The Edmonton Oilers have won the McDavid sweepstakes.
The NHL draft lottery is in the books, with the Edmonton Oilers winning the first overall pick, where they will almost assuredly take Connor McDavid of the Erie Otters.
Going into the lottery, the Oilers had the third-best chance of winning the sweepstakes, and with their victory the first 14 picks will go in this order:
1) Edmonton Oilers
The Jackets will remain at eighth overall, and will be in a position to add a terrific prospect to an already deep group of young players.