The NHL Draft Lottery is set to determine the order of selection for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, and fans of the Detroit Red Wings are once again watching closely. With a young core and promising prospects, landing a top pick could be a game-changer for the team’s future. Here’s everything you need to know about Detroit’s odds and what to expect from the 2025 draft lottery reveal.
What are the Red Wings’ odds in the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery?
The Red Wings enter the lottery with a 7.5% chance of winning the No. 1 overall pick. While not the highest odds in the league, Detroit is within striking distance for a top-three selection, which could add another top-tier prospect to their rebuilding roster.
When is the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery?
The NHL will reveal the lottery results on Tuesday, May 7, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. ET, broadcast live on ESPN. Fans will find out not only who gets the No. 1 pick, but where every non-playoff team lands in the draft order.
Why does this lottery matter so much for the Red Wings?
Detroit has shown steady progress over the past few seasons, but they still lack a true franchise-changing superstar. A high draft pick in 2025 could provide just that. Top prospects like Michael Carlsen (C) and Leo Simic (D) are expected to go early and could fit well into the Red Wings’ long-term plans.
Who are the top prospects in the 2025 NHL Draft?
The projected No. 1 pick is Michael Carlsen, a dynamic center from Sweden drawing comparisons to Elias Pettersson. Other top names include Leo Simic, a powerful two-way defenseman from Slovakia, and Connor Blake, an elite scoring winger from the U.S. National Team Development Program.
What happened in the Red Wings’ previous lottery appearances?
Detroit fans are all too familiar with draft lottery disappointment. Despite finishing near the bottom multiple times in recent years, the team hasn’t had the lottery luck of others. In 2020, for example, Detroit had the best odds but fell to fourth overall. A win in 2025 would mark a major turning point.
FAQ’s:
1. How many teams are in the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery?
Sixteen teams (the ones that missed the playoffs) are included in the lottery to determine the top picks in the draft.
2. What’s the format of the NHL Draft Lottery?
Two draws are held: one for the No. 1 pick and another for the No. 2 pick. After those are set, the rest of the order follows reverse standings from the regular season.
3. Can a team move up multiple spots in the lottery?
Yes, a team can jump as many as 10 spots if they win one of the two lottery draws—only the 11 worst teams are eligible for the No. 1 overall pick.
4. What happens if Detroit doesn’t win a lottery spot?
If the Red Wings don’t win either lottery draw, they will pick according to their position in the regular-season standings, adjusted for any moves by other teams in the lottery.
5. When is the 2025 NHL Draft?
The draft is scheduled for June 27-28, 2025, and will be held at Sphere in Las Vegas, marking the first NHL Draft hosted there.
