Before we get too deep into the results themselves, it’s important to note a few things about this experiment. First, with the NHL season in question, it’s difficult to predict if the draft lottery will function as normal.
Second, if the NHL returns to play this season, the Chicago Blackhawks have a decent chance of getting better or worse odds as they move up or down the standings.
Lastly, it’s impossible to know if a team will reach for one prospect or let another slide.
On six of the first nine simulations, the Blackhawks didn’t move and selected Anton Lundell with the ninth overall pick of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.