NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced a new format for the 2020 NHL draft lottery as part of the league's "return to play" plans for completing the 2019-20 season this summer. This version will retain some aspects of previous lotteries, with important updates to account for the unprecedented nature of this season.
It was a lot to digest, and represents some bold changes from previous draft lotteries. You probably have some questions, and we're here to provide the answers:
How many picks are determined by this new lottery format?
The NHL announced that the top three picks in the 2020 draft will be determined in three separate draws, which has been the format for the draft since 2016.