As the NHL awaits the results from Phase 2 of the draft lottery, there's a bit more clarity regarding which clubs will have a chance at grabbing the No. 1 overall pick—and the right to select super-prospect Alexis Lafreniere.
With the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Nashville Predators Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers all eliminated from the qualifying rounds of the league's restart—plus more to join them this weekend—one of those franchises will land atop the draft board.
Scouts and analysts seem to have reach a consensus on the first three selections this year with centers Tim Stutzle and Quinton Byfield following Lafreniere.