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The Toronto Maple Leafs, who finished last in the Atlantic Division with 78 points, have a 8.5% chance of landing the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. They hold the fifth-best odds in the lottery on May 5th. The draft pick is conditional, with the Leafs owing a first-rounder to Boston if it falls outside the top five. They also acquired Buffalos second-rounder, a conditional fifth from Colorado, and San Joses sixth. The team missed the playoffs again, and this draft could add depth after no first-round selection last year. The Leafs are most likely to draft between fifth and seventh overall, with number six as the sweet spot. The lottery draw during the playoffs could potentially spark a rebuild for next season.

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