The Toronto Maple Leafs had a contentious introduction for general manager John Chayka, with one reporter questioning the due diligence that went into the decision.
Chayka now had a gift fall into his lap a day later as the team tries to get back to the playoffs quickly after the end of its nine-year run.
The Maple Leafs won the draft lottery and the right to pick No. 1 overall for the first time since selecting Auston Matthews in 2016.
The San Jose Sharks won the second drawing and will choose second.
Here are the winners and losers of Tuesday's NHL draft lottery:
