NHL Draft Lottery Set for May 7, Sharks Lead with Highest Odds for Top Pick

The San Jose Sharks, with an 18.5% chance, are the frontrunners for the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NHL draft lottery.

The NHL draft lottery will determine the order of the first 16 picks for teams that didn't make the playoffs or have traded picks.
Macklin Celebrini, a standout from Boston University, is projected as the top pick.
The lottery will be held at the NHL Network's studio in Secaucus, New Jersey, and broadcast across multiple networks including ESPN and Sportsnet.
The Sharks also have a significant chance of securing the second pick, with an 18.8% probability.
Additional details about the specific timing of the event will be announced next week.