Clutch Points

The 2022 NHL Draft is fast approaching as all 32 teams look toward the future. It’s a busy time for these franchises, as the league’s legal tampering period and free agency begin shortly after the draft concludes. The Montreal Canadiens hold the first overall selection in the draft after winning the league’s draft lottery. It’s the first time since the league instituted a draft lottery in 1995 that the winner also hosted the drafted. How will the board shake out for those involved? Who will go No. 1 overall this year? Let’s dive in and find out.