"The Maple Leafs win the draft lottery. That's a no-brainer for the best-case scenario and gives the Maple Leafs their choice between Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg."
"If the Maple Leafs don't win the draft lottery but no team currently slated to pick behind them wins either, the Maple Leafs will retain the fifth overall pick."
"The consensus rankings say that they should select a defenceman there. The Maple Leafs need help on defence, but the player is unlikely to offer the immediate help the Maple Leafs need."
The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for the draft lottery, with John Chayka set to make the pick if they retain their first-round selection. The best-case scenario is winning the lottery and selecting between Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, both elite forwards. The second scenario involves picking second overall, still allowing for a strong selection. If they pick fifth, they may choose a defenceman, but immediate help is uncertain. Additionally, failing to select this year could result in losing future picks to other teams.
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