As the qualifying round ends and the Stanley Cup playoffs draw closer, the 2020 NHL draft will briefly return to the headlines.
In June, the NHL held Phase 1 of the lottery. But with eight more franchises eliminated from the postseason race, the remainder of the lottery slots must be filled. That reveal happens in Phase 2, which is scheduled for Monday.
And one lucky team—despite the disappointment of its season ending in the bubble—is about to receive the No. 1 pick.
2020 NHL Lottery Details
Date: Monday, Aug. 10
Time: 6 p.