Ken Morrow, the pro scouting director for the New York Islanders, expressed immense joy after the team won the NHL draft lottery, moving up nine spots to secure the No. 1 pick. This victory came amid organizational changes, including the recent departure of general manager Lou Lamoriello. The Islanders entered the lottery with only a 3.5% chance of winning. Similarly, the Utah Hockey Club celebrated their surprise jump from 14th to fourth in the draft order, highlighting the unpredictability of the lottery system in sports.
"I've had a lot of thrills in my hockey life, but this is right up there at the top. The hockey gods smiled on us."
"A couple of seconds ago, we were just like 10 back, so it still hasn't sunk in. This is an exciting moment for us."
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