In this thought experiment, the Chicago Blackhawks failed to win the 2007 NHL Draft Lottery and never drafted Patrick Kane, leading to unexpected outcomes.
The Chicago Blackhawks won the 2007 NHL Draft Lottery, much to the surprise of fans and observers. While their win wasn’t quite as surprising as the New York Islanders this past season, it caused quite the stir, nonetheless.
So, it’s an interesting exercise to imagine a parallel dimension in which the Blackhawks hadn’t won the 2007 NHL Draft Lottery.