The NHL will host its annual draft lottery on the eve of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 9 in Toronto, the league announced Wednesday night. The event will be broadcasted at 7 p.m. Central time on NBC Sports Network.
The draft lottery is typically held at the end of April during the playoffs. The league is expected to announce odds for the draft lottery before the end of the month.
Prior to Wednesday’s schedule, the Blackhawks were in 22nd place in the 31-team league and tied with the Oilers, Sabres and Rangers at 69 points.