The 2017 NHL Draft Lottery proved to be a good one for New Jersey, as Ray Shero proves to be luckiest once again and the Devils jumped up to the top. The biggest winners will be Philadelphia and Dallas, who came up from well-behind to get in the top three.
1st Lottery Draw: New Jersey Devils
2nd Lottery Draw: Philadelphia Flyers
3rd Lottery Draw: Dallas Stars
The final draft order as determined by the Lottery will now be -
- Vegas Golden Knights
As a result of the Lottery, the players expected to be around when the Sabres pick at 8th could be more of what the needs are at defensemen and wingers.