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Watch the NHL Draft Lottery and laugh at how it no longer concerns you!

Does the NHL draft system reward failure and encourage teams to perform badly? Do teams use failure to get better?

Tambellini should already be on the phone...

The first step (not really, but it fits for a narrative) to the NHL Entry draft in Pittsburgh is this evening with the Draft Lottery.

The New York Islanders hope all their struggles don't go for naught tonight as they await the placement of their 2012 1st-round pick through the NHL Draft Lottery.

A look at the NHL draft lottery and what the odds are for each team.

The New York Islanders were bumped out of the top four in the NHL Draft when the Devils won the lottery and vaulted from the 8th to the 4th overall selection.

No movement at top of lottery clubs

The Boston Bruins have a chance to set up their team for years to come after winning the second pick in the draft lottery. The trade possibilites are endless and here are just a few options.