The Columbus Blue Jackets know where they are picking in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft after the draft lottery set the order.

New York Islanders hold first overall pick and San Jose will select second overall following tonight’s NHL Draft Lottery

The order has been determined for the lottery picks in the 2025 NHL Draft, and teams that did not make the playoffs know where they will be picking. The Columbus Blue Jackets, who possess the 14th overall pick (as well as the Minnesota Wild’s first round pick) have a great opportunity ahead of them.

The process to determine the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft will be televised live in the United States and Canada. The NHL announced on Friday that a live drawing of lottery balls will take place on Monday night at the NHL Network studios in Secaucus, N.J.

Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell has multiple options with two top-20 picks. (Photo credit: Mark Scheig, The Hockey Writers)

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