In the NHL Draft Lottery 2026, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the coveted first pick despite having only 8.5% odds, the fifth-highest in the pool. Vancouver, which entered with the top 18.5% odds, did not secure the top spot and has never previously received the first overall pick. The result reshuffles expectations for upcoming prospects.
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