‘Securing the No. 1 pick can change that. Since the canceled season of 2004-05, there have been 13 drafts. Five teams saw their attendance rise (and occasionally skyrocket) after getting the top prospect. Four teams couldn’t overcome a losing season and had fans stay away. It didn’t matter in Edmonton, which picked first four times and sold out its building year after year to maintain a steady attendance figure.’
Inside the Sabres: Top pick, bottom line can be real lottery combo
Source: Buffalo News