The NHL draft lottery is Monday. Even if the Blackhawks don't hit the jackpot, fans should expect GM Kyle Davidson to take the best player available.
And the Anaheim Ducks. And the Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks, Montreal Canadiens, Arizona Coyotes and every other team who could win Monday's NHL draft lottery.
The Hawks, who finished 30th in the NHL with 59 points, only have an 11.5% chance of landing the No. 1 pick. Anaheim and Columbus have the best odds.What some fans may not realize is the Hawks have a far better chance selecting fourth or fifth than ending up in the top three. . There is a strong belief that Michkov will end up being the second-best player in this draft, but he won't be available for three years due to his KHL contract. Combine that with the political risks of drafting someone from Russia and it could make some teams pass on Michkov.
"We're looking for the best players. We can't pass up on talent," said Davidson, who later added:"I don't necessarily think that being available to us tomorrow is a for us to draft you or not. This is not something we're going to fix overnight it's not something we're going to fix in Nashville at the draft. ...
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