It’s really hard for me to not see a connection with the New York Rangers winning the Draft Lottery two years in a row and the NHL’s proposed changes to it. The Blueshirts did it right, did not tank and got lucky.
Detroit was abysmal and unfortunately for them selected 4th overall last season, only to watch the Rangers select prized prospect Alexis Lafrenière. Rumors had it that Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings were furious. They weren’t the only ones.
NHL changing Draft Lottery
So yesterday, the NHL sent out a memo of the changes to the draft lottery to ensure that those that tank will get rewarded.