Lol at the people crying about it being rigged. First you would think they know how the lottery works before calling it rigged. 14 balls, 4 are removed, (1001 combinations) that combination forms the first winner based on a spreadsheet they have based on league standings. It's not based on pulling an logo out of an envelope.
Second, why would the league and E&Y open themselves up to massive lawsuits and reputation harm over a lottery like this. E&Y brings in 35 billion a year, if the NHL asked them to rig a shitty small town lottery they would laugh at Bettman's count chocula face. Besides, the whole league can't be in on it.
Third and most important. New Jersey and Edmonton, are those really the teams you think the league are conspiring to assure get the most first overall picks? Lol. Yes, Bettman hates Colorado for no specific reason that's why he made sure they got Mackinnon a couple years ago.