FC Hockey

The 2022 NHL Draft Lottery is in the books, and the Montreal Canadiens, and their fans, can breathe a sigh of relief. The Canadiens won the 2022 lottery and the rights to the No. 1 pick on draft day — namely Shane Wright. It would be nothing short of shocking if the consensus top pick for the 2022 draft wasn’t the first name off the board at Bell Centre — yes, the Canadiens not only have the first overall pick but are playing host — making the drama and intrigue over who Montreal will add to their stable at best a mild yawn. And that’s okay. Because the fun will immediately start at No. 2 with the New Jersey Devils, who elevated into the second slot after winning the second draw.