Leafs, Hawks Desperate for Top-5 Lottery Bounce

The Maple Leafs sit with slim 6.5 percent odds for the top pick, but landing in the top five means they keep their own selection instead of handing it to Boston. Chicago lurks close behind at around 9.5 percent, though their prospect pipeline already ranks high among rebuilding squads. Both teams know a high draft slot could redefine their rebuilds, especially with Toronto reeling from Auston Matthews' knee scare and eight losses since the Olympic break.