The San Jose Sharks may learn crucial news about their future as the NHL Draft Lottery adopts a live broadcast format for the first time in 30 years. Scheduled for Monday, the event will reveal results simultaneously to both viewers and participating teams. Previously, results were announced in a sequential manner by the NHL's deputy commissioner. The lottery determines the draft order for the first 16 picks, which is pivotal for non-playoff teams fostering their rosters. The Sharks previously benefited from the lottery by selecting standout player Macklin Celebrini.
This yearâs NHL Draft Lottery will be broadcast live in-studio for the first time, allowing viewers and teams to learn the results simultaneously.
In past years, the NHL's deputy commissioner would reveal the lottery results card by card, making the process slower and more suspenseful.
The Sharks previously won the lottery and selected Macklin Celebrini, who had an outstanding performance during the past season.
The lottery will determine the first 16 picks in the NHL Draft, which is essential for teams aiming to rebuild.
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