Minor Hockey Talks - Hockey Forum

The Peterborough Petes winning the OHL draft lottery is a huge shakeup. It's their first time ever picking first overall, and after a last-place finish, this could be the spark they need to reignite the team. But is it a guaranteed path back to the top? How much weight does the first overall pick really carry in a rebuild? We've seen top picks flourish, and we've seen them fizzle. What are the Petes’ biggest needs, and who should they be targeting with that number one pick? Is there a consensus top prospect this year, or is it wide open? This draft could define the next era of Petes hockey. What moves do they need to make alongside this pick to become contenders again? Let's hear your predictions. Will this be the turning point for the Petes, or just another chapter in a long book?