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NHL Draft Lottery 2017: Date, Odds and Latest Regular-Season Standings

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The NHL draft lottery is expected to take place on April 29, per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, with a number of organizations hoping to strike gold and land the top pick in this year's draft.

Much like the NBA's lottery, every team that fails to reach the postseason is given a chance to earn a top pick. This year, the expansion Vegas Golden Knights will be added with the condition that they will be given the same odds as the third team in the lottery.

With that in mind, let's take a look at the final regular-season standings and corresponding lottery odds:

NHL Draft Lottery Odds
EASTERN CONFERENCE
AtlanticGPWLOTLPTSTop 3 Lottery OddsNo.