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Islanders Win 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, Full Selection Order Results, Analysis
The New York Islanders had a rough season, but they got a win on Monday. The NHL draft Lottery was held Monday as 11 teams anxiously awaited to hear their name called to find out who would get the No. 1 draft pick later this year. Ultimately, the Islanders landed the top pick.
NHL Draft Lottery results 2025: Islanders win rights to No. 1 pick; Sharks, Blackhawks round out top three
After the Islanders, the San Jose Sharks landed the second pick while the Chicago Blackhawks will pick third. The Sharks own a top-five pick for the third straight season after selecting Macklin Celebrini with the top pick in 2024 and Will Smith with the No. 4 pick in 2023.
The Sharks, who have finished with the league’s worst record for two straight seasons, won the draft lottery last year.
The young defenseman figures to be the first player off the board in this year's draft. A defensive prospect hasn't gone ...
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