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Sarnia Sting slide to fourth in the OHL draft lottery. Is this a blessing in disguise or a missed opportunity? Their odds were decent, but luck wasn’t on their side this time. How much does draft position truly impact a team's long-term success? Last year they picked second overall despite a worse record. Does this suggest the lottery system needs tweaking? What impact will this have on their rebuilding plans? Lets hear your thoughts on who the Sting should target with the fourth overall pick. Bold prediction: this draft will be the deepest in recent memory, so even at fourth, the Sting can land a franchise player. What are your predictions for the rest of the draft? Will any teams make surprising moves? How about the OHL U18 draft? Could this be a chance for the Sting to snag some overlooked talent? Weigh in with your analysis.