# SHOCKER: Leafs secure 1st overall pick after winning NHL Draft Lottery

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Podcast: [Locked On Leafs - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Maple Leafs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-leafs-daily-podcast-on-the-toronto-maple-leafs-348038)
Published: 2026-05-06T04:12:55+00:00
Episode link: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-leafs/
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Duration seconds: 2599

## Resource

The Toronto Maple Leafs stun the NHL by winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, jumping from fifth odds to secure the coveted first overall pick. Does this lottery win mark the dawn of a new era in Leafs Nation? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti dissect the dramatic lottery moment and explore what this surprise victory means for Toronto’s future after a dismal season. Mike and Dave debate whether the Maple Leafs should select projected top prospect Gavin McKenna or capitalize on trade offers for a win-now centrepiece. The conversation highlights the impact on Auston Matthews’ role, the team’s draft history, and how this pick could reshape the franchise timeline—especially with upcoming unprotected first-rounders.

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