Since 1985, the NBA has used a lottery-style process to determine the first several picks of the league's annual draft. Since the 2019 NBA draft, the format has ensured that the team that finished the regular season with the worst record receives no lower than the fifth pick in that summer's draft.

The NHL draft is set to begin in Los Angeles on June 27. Unlike the Bedard or Macklin Celebrini drafts, there is no consensus top pick, but defenseman Matthew Schaefer and winger Michael Misa will likely be in contention for the No. 1 selection.

Desnoyers was one of the best players in the QMJHL this year and has been trending up all season. He’s not flashy but makes a ton of plays and has a well-rounded game built for pro hockey. Nashville adds a crucial piece down the middle by picking Desnoyers.