Toronto, April 7: The Toronto Maple Leafs have reached a point in the 2025-26 NHL season where their playoff aspirations have dwindled. However, the focus now shifts to the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, where they still hold a crucial first-round pick that has drawn significant interest from the Boston Bruins.
This pick originated from the Brandon Carlo trade during the 2024-25 season. In that deal, the Maple Leafs traded a first-round pick along with Fraser Minten to acquire defenseman Carlo. The 2026 first-round pick comes with a stipulation: if it lands in the top five, Toronto retains it. If it falls to sixth place or lower, the Bruins will take possession.
Given the Maple Leafs’ challenging season, losing this first-round pick in a strong draft class would be a significant setback.
We will continue to monitor the situation as the Maple Leafs aim to position themselves in the bottom five, enhancing their odds of keeping their own draft pick.
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April 6: Before games commenced, the Leafs had dropped to seventh place in the draft odds. They hold a 6.5% chance for the first pick, 6.7% for the second, and a mere 0.2% for the third, with an 86.6% likelihood of the pick going to the Bruins.
April 4: Following the day’s results, the Maple Leafs slipped to sixth place. Their chances are now 7.5% for the first pick, 7.7% for the second, and 0.2% for the third, with an 84.6% chance of the pick going to Boston.
April 3: A recent win by the Blues pushed the Maple Leafs back into the top five, giving them an 8.5% chance for the first pick, 8.6% for the second, and 0.3% for the third, while 56.2% of the time, they would convey their pick to the Bruins.
April 2: By the end of the night, the Leafs had returned to sixth place in the lottery order, with a 7.5% chance at first, 7.7% at second, and an 84.6% chance of the pick going to Boston.
April 1: The Maple Leafs climbed to seventh in the draft pick standings, holding a 6.5% chance for the first pick, 6.7% for the second, and a 0.2% for the third, resulting in an 86.6% chance of the pick going to the Bruins.
March 31: The Maple Leafs fell back to eighth place in the draft order, with a 6.0% chance of the first pick, 6.3% for the second, and an 87.5% chance of their pick ending up with the Bruins.
March 29: The Maple Leafs now rank sixth in points, with the Panthers’ loss moving them into fifth. Their odds stand at 7.5% for the first pick, 7.7% for the second, and an 84.6% chance of conveying the pick to the Bruins.
March 28: The Blues’ victory over the Leafs, combined with a Jets win, has pushed Toronto into the fifth-best odds. They now have an 8.5% chance for the first pick and a 58.4% chance of conveying the pick to Boston.
March 27: Before the games on this date, the Maple Leafs remained eighth in the lottery odds, with a 6.0% chance of the first pick and an 87.6% chance of the pick going to the Bruins.
March 26: The Maple Leafs did not play, but teams with worse records than them suffered losses, which could impact their draft positioning.
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April 4: Toronto gained a point by losing to the Kings in a thrilling 7-6 overtime match.
April 3: The Blues’ victory over the Ducks helped Toronto’s position.
April 2: The Leafs lost 4-1 to the Sharks, aiding their draft pick chances.
April 1: Overnight, the Jets’ win pushed them behind the Leafs in the draft race.
March 31: The Maple Leafs secured a late overtime win against the Ducks, complicating their draft pick situation.
March 30: Before facing the Ducks, the Flames’ loss would benefit Toronto.
March 29: The Panthers’ loss to the Rangers negatively impacted the Leafs.
March 28: The Maple Leafs suffered a 5-1 defeat to the Blues, while the Jets also won.
March 27: The Rangers’ victory over the Blackhawks did not change the Maple Leafs’ odds.
March 26: The Maple Leafs did not play, but other teams with worse records lost.
March 25: The Maple Leafs worsened their draft position by defeating the Rangers, 4-3.
March 24: A win against the Bruins, 4-2, directly hurt their draft pick chances.
Arpit Soni has had a passion for journalism since the beginning. Now he has turned this hobby into his profession. Arpit, who is a resident of Udaipur, enjoys editing and writing news related to journalism. He has worked as a Senior Content Producer in several important roles at Bhaskar, Patrika, Pratahkal, Punjab Kesari, and Times. Arpit completed his schooling in Udaipur and Jaipur. He has been working in the media industry for more than 10 years, and his journey is still continuing. ✍️📚
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