The NHL's draft lottery held on May 5 results in the Nashville Predators selecting No. 5 overall in the 2025 Draft. The New York Islanders unexpectedly won the first pick despite only having a 3.5% chance, while the Predators' position reflects their best lottery outcome since 2002. Nashville also possesses two additional first-round picks due to previous trades, giving them a total of ten selections in the upcoming draft. This positions the Predators well for future talent acquisition as the draft approaches on June 27-28.
The New York Islanders, who had a 3.5% chance to win the No. 1 pick, beat the odds and won in the first draw, jumping nine spots from the pre-draw spot at No. 10.
Selecting at No. 5 overall will give the Predators their highest draft pick since taking Scottie Upshall at No. 6 overall in 2002.
Nashville has two additional first-round picks in the 2025 draft, both acquired via trade. It owns Tampa's first-rounder after a trade involving forward Tanner Jeannot in 2023.
The Predators have 10 picks in the 2025 draft, with three first-round picks, two second-rounders and two in the sixth.
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