Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of today’s NHL Draft Lottery.
The NHL Draft class of 2025 doesn’t feature a Connor Bedard or Macklin Celebrini caliber of talent as the top prize for winning the draft lottery — but there’s a clear No. 1 for most NHL scouts in defenseman Matthew Schaefer from the OHL’s Erie Otters.
And behind Schaefer is a well-defined group of forwards with NHL tools and legitimate top-six potential.
Join us as we begin counting down to today’s lottery, which is scheduled to take place at 7pm ET, and remember that you can get involved by emailing live@theathletic.com.