In between the two playoff games last night, the 2017 NHL Draft Lottery unfolded. And, in an unlikely turn of events, the Stars landed the No. 3 pick. The Devils and the Flyers will pick first and second, respectively.
Here’s the order for the first 15 picks.
The 2017 #NHLDraft Order of Selection. #NHLDraftLottery pic.twitter.com/uZHodB8BkV
— NHL (@NHL) April 30, 2017
You may remember that the last time the Stars picked in the top 3 it went pretty well.
The #Stars have not had a top three pick in the #NHLDraft since 1988 when one Mike Modano was selected first overall. pic.twitter.com/tI2lspYFwu
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) April 30, 2017
Sean Shapiro had a few thoughts on his latest podcast.
NEW PODCAST: The Stars are picking third in the NHL Draft https://t.co/DfXn2t7mjI up in iTunes soon
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) April 30, 2017
And there’s more on the lottery at the link. [NHL]
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A few updates from the world championships.
Julius Honka assisted on lone goal in Finland’s 1-0 over Russia today in another pre-World Championship game.
— Mark Stepneski (@StarsInsideEdge) April 29, 2017
Jean-Gabriel Pageau’s fourth goal of the game won it for Ottawa in double overtime, giving the Senators a 2-0 series lead. Clarke MacArthur is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. [Silver Seven Sens]
🎶 PAGEAU, PAGEAU, PAGEAU, PAGEAU! 🎶 pic.twitter.com/ZEwRMhwWxe
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) April 29, 2017
The Penguins took a 2-0 series lead over the Capitals with a 6-2 win. [Pensburgh]
Once the third period hit, it’s been nothing but @penguins. #StanleyCup #PITvsWSH pic.twitter.com/c2jryJnPkZ
— NHL (@NHL) April 30, 2017
Cam Talbot has been heroic in net for the Oilers. [Sportsnet]
From the Wild to the Blackhawks, five teams who might wheel and deal with Vegas before the draft. [The Hockey News]
Since 1984, Joey Moss has been an essential part of the Oilers franchise.
Oil King: Joey Moss, Wayne Gretzky and the most remarkable relationship in all of sports https://t.co/f5BFtJ0OIK pic.twitter.com/Imq8u2eVGb
— Globe Sports (@Globe_Sports) April 29, 2017
Get to know 10 of the top draft prospects. [Sportsnet]
The Predators have recalled forward Frederick Gaudreau from Milwaukee. [Nashville]
If you’re the betting type, well, Las Vegas has an update for you.
Throw my eyes away, I don’t need ’em anymore.
Today, Las Vegas made Oilers favorites to win the Stanley Cup. pic.twitter.com/HLKqBadpEA— Mark Spector (@SportsnetSpec) April 29, 2017
How can the Predators beat the Blues? By using their speed. [On the Forecheck]
And finally, Taylor Hall is sprucing up his resume.
Officially adding “NHL lottery ball specialist” to my hockey resume.
— Taylor Hall (@hallsy09) April 30, 2017