The NHL will hold the 2026 Draft Lottery on May 5, determining the first two overall picks, with the Chicago Blackhawks having a 13.5% chance and the Vancouver Canucks at 25.5%. If the Blackhawks win, they are projected to select Gavin McKenna, while the Canucks might choose Ivar Stenberg. The New York Rangers, with an 11.5% chance, are expected to pick Caleb Malhotra. Other notable prospects include Keaton Verhoeff for the Flames and Chase Reid for the Maple Leafs.
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