Starting at 7:30 p.m. on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, one lucky franchise find their new face, and the anxiety and anticipation will come to a close: The hockey world will know the jersey Connor McDavid will wear in 2015-2016.
Today's the day. Here's everything you need.
The 95 combinations that unlock McDavid for the Leafs
Numbers! Four out of 14 ping pong balls will be drawn. The Leafs hold 95/1000 of the potential combinations.
The full rules and odds for all 14 non-playoff teams
The odds have changed in this year's draft, and will change once again in 2016 when the top three picks are subject to the lottery.
Prepare yourself for the worst, and study the other options. There's a 90.5% chance the Leafs don't get McDavid, but the consolation prizes aren't bad.
Daniel Sprong: A potential 2015 NHL Draft steal
A look at a prospect who is among handful of players that should be targets for the Leafs with their second first round pick from Nashville (with GIFs!).
My story on Travis Konecny and Jeremiah Addison
Two other top prospects in this year's draft that might be on the Leafs radar. Addison is more likely a third or fourth round pick.
Beauvillier and Timashov proving size not an issue ahead of draft
Another piece on two top prospects. Beauvillier is another potential option with the Nashville pick, and is currently representing Canada at the U18 World Championships.
My story on Jeremy Bracco and his path
I spoke with Bracco and his family, get to know another potential late first round pick.
McDavid on what it would be like to be drafted by the Leafs
A revealing story from Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun.
The second of three editions of my top 60 ranking for McKeen's Hockey
The final edition is out in May, but it's a useful tool.
Other Rankings
What would you do if the Leafs won the lottery?
| Use the four digits in lottery tickets for life | 6 |
| Get the four digits tattooed | 10 |
| Buy a McDavid jersey | 19 |
| Cry like a baby | 36 |
| Plan the parade | 18 |
| All of the above | 93 |
