Let's make some discussion around this. I am hyped for the evening, yet, I think this needs to be laid out beforehand to set expectations in check...
According to Tankathon, there is a 12.1% chance of us picking #1. That means, there is a
87.9% chance that we will NOT pick #1
12.5% combined chance that either LA or SJ will pick #1 (higher chance than us)
However, we cannot fall lower than #4. And there is about a 1 in 4 (23.8%) chance we will remain in top 2.
As a Latvian fan my heart was pulled out of my chest already yesterday by the Germans, so I am ready for tonight. I think the chances of us winning is lower than some people realize so good to know what to expect. But anyway, I am hyped for the lottery. NHL could do a better job at promoting this, there is a chance to win for all non-playoff teams so fans should pay attention.
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According to Tankathon, there is a 12.1% chance of us picking #1. That means, there is a
87.9% chance that we will NOT pick #1
12.5% combined chance that either LA or SJ will pick #1 (higher chance than us)
However, we cannot fall lower than #4. And there is about a 1 in 4 (23.8%) chance we will remain in top 2.
As a Latvian fan my heart was pulled out of my chest already yesterday by the Germans, so I am ready for tonight. I think the chances of us winning is lower than some people realize so good to know what to expect. But anyway, I am hyped for the lottery. NHL could do a better job at promoting this, there is a chance to win for all non-playoff teams so fans should pay attention.
Exclusive footage from our scouting process: