New Jersey Devils' Draft Lottery Odds: A Look Ahead to 2026
Devils Draft Lottery Odds: How High Can They Actually Climb?
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The New Jersey Devils finished the 2025-26 NHL season ranked 21st overall, missing the playoffs with a record of 42-37-3. They hold a 2.5% chance of moving up in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, scheduled for May 5, where they can select no higher than the second overall pick.
- 01The Devils finished 21st in the NHL with a record of 42-37-3.
- 02They have a 2.5% chance of moving up in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery.
- 03The lottery will determine their draft position on May 5, 2026.
- 04Only the bottom 11 teams can win the No. 1 overall pick.
- 05The Devils may need to trade their pick to address team needs.
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The New Jersey Devils concluded the 2025-26 NHL regular season with a 42-37-3 record, placing them 21st overall and out of playoff contention. As they prepare for the 2026 NHL Draft, their odds of securing a higher pick are slim, with only a 2.5% chance to move up in the draft lottery. The lottery will take place on May 5, 2026, and the Devils, currently seeded 12th, can only select as high as the second overall pick. The draft lottery rules limit teams to moving up a maximum of 10 spots, meaning the Devils will need to strategize carefully, particularly in filling gaps in their roster, such as finding a left-wing player for star center Jack Hughes. NHL Central Scouting has ranked Penn State's Gavin McKenna as the top North American skater heading into the draft, indicating the potential talent available.
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The outcome of the draft lottery could significantly influence the Devils' roster and future performance, impacting fans and the local hockey community.
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