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How the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery unfolded, with Maple Leafs awarded first pick

The NHL Draft will take place on June 26-27 in Buffalo with the Toronto Maple Leafs drafting first.

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NHL draft lottery results: Toronto Maple Leafs will pick No. 1 overall

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Toronto Maple Leafs win the lottery for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft

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As Maple Leafs' Chayka settles into new role, Berube firing marks first big move

Ten days after being hired as the club’s general manager, Chayka authored his first significant change, relieving head coach Craig Berube of his duties on Wednesday.

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Craig Berube fired as Maple Leafs head coach

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Toronto Maple Leafs fire head coach Craig Berube, ending two-year run with club

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Watch: Maple Leafs GM John Chayka talks after Berube firing

You can watch the media conference here on Sportsnet.ca, starting at 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT.

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Maple Leafs fire Berube after two years as head coach

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Four Coaches The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Consider Hiring

NHL Draft lottery rigged? Fans claim lottery was 'fixed' after Maple Leafs win Gavin McKenna sweepstakes

Gavin McKenna is likely headed to Toronto. The vast majority of NHL fans aren't too happy about it. Some have turned conspiratorial.

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NHL draft lottery tracker 2026: Full results, pick order for round 1

Check out the complete results from the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery.

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Live NHL Draft Lottery show in real time, ‘compelling,’ ‘super-exciting’

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery marked the second straight year the event was televised live. There were eight rehearsals performed before it was time for the real-time televised event at 7 p.m. EST. "The ninth time is the charm," Mayer said.

How does the NHL Draft Lottery work? Explaining the odds, rules for landing the No. 1 pick

Tuesday night, the NHL will find out the order of the first 16 picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, as the draft lottery is set to take place. Unlike the NFL, the NHL does not immediately award the No. 1 pick in the draft to the last-place team.

2026 NHL Draft: Lottery Results, Pick Order, Rounds 1-7

The 2026 NHL Draft order is beginning to take shape. Check out the full first-round order and information on rounds 2 through 7.

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Facing long odds, Nashville Predators look to earn first No. 1 pick in NHL draft lottery

The Nashville Predators are in the mix for the top two picks in the NHL draft lottery on May 5, but face long odds.

NHL draft lottery: How the process works, and what are each team’s chances?

The San Jose Sharks most likely have much different expectations for Tuesday’s NHL draft lottery than they did the last two years. After having a 25.5% chance of winning the first draft lottery in both 2024 and 2025,

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NHL draft lottery odds 2026: Which team has best shot at No. 1 pick

The quest for the 2026 Stanley Cup is underway with 16 teams taking part in eight first-round series. For the other half of the NHL, teams will look forward to seeing where they will draft in June. The annual draft lottery is scheduled to be held on ...

Toronto Maple Leafs win No. 1 pick at 2026 NHL Draft Lottery

Penn State forward Gavin McKenna is the projected top pick in the NHL Draft, which will be held in Buffalo in late June.

2026 NHL Draft: Despite Horrid Lottery Luck, The Canucks Still Have Plenty Of Options

Even though the Vancouver Canucks continue to have terrible luck in the draft lottery, they still have plenty of options that can boost the franchise's rebuild.