The odds for the 2025 NHL draft lottery are established, with the San Jose Sharks holding a 25.5% chance of securing the No. 1 pick for the second consecutive year after selecting Macklin Celebrini last summer. Only the top 11 seeds are eligible to win the first overall pick, with teams able to move up a maximum of 10 spots; notable prospects include Matthew Schaefer of the Erie Otters and Michael Misa of the Saginaw Spirit. The draft lottery is anticipated to occur on May 5 or 6, 2025, and teams are limited in improving their draft position through the lottery to twice in five years.
