Toronto Maple Leafs fans should circle May 5 on their calendars. That’s the date the league announced the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. And it could be the date on which the Leafs could find themselves in a franchise-altering move.
As insider Frank Seravalli reported, the NHL Draft Lottery will occur in real time. That situation will allow teams and their fans to know where they stand to select for June’s draft.
Sources say the 2026 #NHLDraft Lottery is scheduled for May 5.
Details here:https://t.co/7XojvkmUfY— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 19, 2026The event could be a major opportunity for the Leafs to recover their 2026 first-round pick.