Flames fans manifesting first-overall pick at today's draft lottery

Today is a big day for the Calgary Flames and the other 15 teams that failed to qualify for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The NHL Draft Lottery is set to take place this afternoon, where it will be determined who will get the first-overall selection. The San Jose Sharks are the favourites to do so, with a 25.5% chance. Second is the Chicago Blackhawks at 13.5%, while the Anaheim Ducks are third with an 11.5% opportunity. Coming in much lower on the list is the Flames, who are highly unlikely to land it, but do still have a 5% chance. Their odds of selecting second overall, which would still be a huge win, are slightly higher at 5.2%. They have never selected in the top three in their nearly