NHL Sour Rankings: What Lies Ahead For Every Non-Playoff Team
Briefly

The NHL Sour Rankings focus on the teams struggling at the bottom of the league standings, particularly the San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks. The Sharks, finishing with a record of 20-50-12, possess an 18.5% chance of winning the draft lottery, having secured the top pick last year. Their rookie performances provided optimism despite the challenging season. In contrast, the Blackhawks, finishing 25-46-11, faced disappointment with injuries affecting their performance and Connor Bedard's dip in points per game needed for further team development.
The San Jose Sharks, despite a second straight last-place finish, have the best odds at the first overall pick in the upcoming draft.
Chicago Blackhawks' rookie star Connor Bedard showed a slight improvement in his points, but had a disappointing points per game this season.
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