As we get closer to the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery, here are some fun facts from past draft lotteries to keep in mind as we cross our fingers the Blackhawks move up to No. 1 overall — again. It’s been ten years since a team moved up one spot to the top position, and history really doesn’t like the Blackhawks staying where they’re starting the lottery tonight.
2012 — Edmonton Oilers — Nail Yakupov
2013 — Colorado Avalanche — Nathan MacKinnon
2014 — Florida Panthers — Aaron Ekblad