There’s been some feedback from readers questioning why we are doing this daily recap of the lottery situation. There are a couple of reasons. First, it’s a quick way for New York Rangers fans to get caught up on the latest in the “Lose for Hughes” sweepstakes.
The odds of getting a top draft pick increase dramatically the lower a team is in the standings so lottery race positioning will be of much importance to the future of the Rangers. A perfect example would be the 2017 Entry Draft. The Rangers selected Lias Andersson with the seventh pick.