The Sharks, who have finished with the league’s worst record for two straight seasons, won the draft lottery last year. During a glitzy presentation at the NHL Draft in Las Vegas, Sharks legend Joe Thornton announced that the team was taking Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with the first overall selection.

The NHL's annual Draft Lottery was held on Monday, May 5, at NHL Network Studios in Secaucus, NJ. For the first time, the drawing was held live in-studio, allowing viewers to see the results at the same time as the 16 lottery participants.

The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted nine teams, including the last-place San Jose Sharks, in winning the opportunity to have the No. 1 pick.