The NHL Draft Lottery results were announced Saturday night, and the only surprise the New York Islanders experienced was a sorry one: The highest of their two picks dropped down a slot.
Entering the night slated to have the 12th and 10th overall picks, they’ll now be in a slightly worse position — barring any trades — at the draft June 22-23 in Dallas. Because the Carolina Hurricanes, who were originally in the 11th position between the Islanders’ two picks, won a lottery for one of the top three picks, the Isles’ selection slated for 10th is now an 11th overall pick.