The first 12 picks of the draft lottery went down without a hitch. Unfortunately, when it came to the final three, the NHL opted to go for a commercial break.
What then happened, however, was that Kevin Weekes announced that the Columbus Blue Jackets would be selecting third overall.
The severity of this cannot be discounted - it confirms that the draft lottery is pre-recorded, and raises questions around the legitimacy of the event.
Truly an embarrassing situation for the NHL.
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