Devils' Lottery Ceiling: Realistic Jump?

The Devils sit in prime position to shake up the draft lottery, but front-office whispers suggest their odds hinge on a few key tiebreakers that casual fans overlook. GMs around the league know New Jersey's cap flexibility and prospect pool could turn a high pick into a franchise pivot if the ping-pong balls bounce right. Executives I've chatted with in Newark hint at aggressive summer moves regardless, but climbing into the top three carries massive stakes for their rebuild timeline.