The Islanders won the NHL draft lottery, allowing them to jump from pick No. 10 to the first overall pick. The Islanders had a 3.5% chance of winning the pick.
The Utah Hockey Club won the second draw but only move to pick No. 4, as teams were only allowed to improve 10 spots from their pre-lottery position.
After the lottery and the end of the first round of the playoffs, the 2025 NHL Draft has these spots locked in.
1- New York islanders
2- San Jose Sharks
3- Chicago Blackhawks
4- Utah Hockey Club
5- Nashville Predators
6- Philadelphia Flyers
7- Boston Bruins
8- Seattle Kraken
9- Buffalo Sabres
10- Anaheim Ducks
11- Pittsburgh Penguins
12- New York Rangers (must send either 2025 or 2026 first to Penguins, yet to decide.)
13- Detroit Red Wings
14- Columbus Blue Jackets
15- Vancouver Canucks
16- Montreal Canadiens (from Flames)
17- Montreal Canadiens
18- Calgary Flames (from Devils)
19- St. Louis Blues
20- Columbus Blue Jackets (from Wild)
21- Ottawa Senators