In the wake of the dramatic exits of Dean Lombardi and Darryl Sutter, we haven't had a whole lot of time to think about any other aspects of the offseason. There is one pivotal event taking place this month, though, and that's the 2017 NHL Draft Lottery. By virtue of their 22nd-place finish in the NHL and the presence of the expansion Vegas Golden Knights, the Los Angeles Kings will have the tenth-best odds of winning the lottery and picking first in the 2017 NHL Draft.
2017 NHL Draft Lottery Odds
| Team | First Pick Odds |
|---|---|
| Team | First Pick Odds |
| Colorado Avalanche | 17. |