{"id":568666,"date":"2026-05-07T00:06:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T00:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/568666\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T00:06:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T00:06:21","slug":"devils-daily-new-jerseys-position-nyr-fall-lottery-surprises-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/568666\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils Daily: New Jersey’s Position; NYR Fall; Lottery Surprises"},"content":{"rendered":"

You just knew that after the New Jersey Devils<\/a> got their guy and the Toronto Maple Leafs settled which caused chaos, the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery results would go exactly the way they did.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not fixed! But, man. That\u2019s some incredible luck for John Chayka and Mats Sundin. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re unfamiliar with what happened, the link is below from New Jersey Hockey Now with the surprising results of last night\u2019s draft lottery.<\/p>\n

Also in the links, more on Toronto\u2019s luck, what it means for them, the Blueshirts moving back, and more.<\/p>\n

Devils Trade Rumors & News<\/p>\n

New Jersey Hockey Now: Again, you just had to know the top of the draft was going to get interesting. And it sure did. However, the Devils are staying put follwing the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery<\/a> despite the pair of surprising jumps.<\/p>\n

More coming later today on what they should really do with that pick.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa\u00a0Devils Rink Report: Last night, we went LIVE on the Devils Rink Report<\/a> YouTube channel to instantly react to the results of the draft lottery, analyze what\u2019s next, and who the Devils could select with the 12 overall pick.<\/p>\n

Full episode here \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffc<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Please be sure to like and subscribe to our\u00a0YouTube channel<\/a>\u00a0and turn on those notifications for when we go LIVE every Friday!<\/p>\n

For podcast listeners, we\u2019ve officially launched on several platforms. Listen to Devils Rink Report on\u00a0Apple Podcasts<\/a>,\u00a0Spotify<\/a>, and\u00a0Amazon Music<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ALSO! Devils Rink Report is on TikTok now \u2014\u00a0Follow us here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sign up for the\u00a0New Jersey Hockey Now\u00a0newsletter<\/a>\u00a0for daily Devils intel straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n

NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now<\/p>\n

Forever Blueshirts: The New York Rangers<\/a> not only missed moving up in the draft by a slim margin, they actually ultimately fell backwards.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Where was the success and where were the shortcomings? Dan Kingerski provides the last Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> report card in 2025-26 while deciphering what this season meant.<\/p>\n

Boston Hockey Now:\u00a0Here\u2019s how the Boston Bruins<\/a> lose out as the result of the draft lottery.<\/p>\n

San Jose Hockey Now:\u00a0Would Mike Grier trade the second overall pick? The San Jose Sharks<\/a> GM discusses that and more inside. (+)<\/p>\n

Philly Hockey Now:\u00a0With Auston Matthews\u2019 uncertain future, did the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>\u2018 dream aquisition just become a potential reality?<\/p>\n

Montreal Hockey Now:\u00a0Going into Game 1 versus the Buffalo Sabres, here\u2019s how the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> and The Swords stand head-to-head.<\/p>\n

The Athletic ($):\u00a0Okay yes, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the draft lottery and will pick first overall. However, here\u2019s why they\u2019re on the clock with<\/a> Auston Matthews.<\/p>\n

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