The NHL board of governers ratified the new CBA and the league also held its amateur entry draft lottery. The Pittsburgh Penguins beat out the Anaheim Mighty Ducks and will pick the first overall pick in the NHL entry draft scheduled for July 30th in Ottawa. Sidney Crosby is only 17 years old right now but is regarded as the next great hockey player. The Penguins should have Mario Lemeiux in the lineup but have been focusing on getting younger players in their lineup. Crosby may soon be playing an interesting Pens team with Malkin, Fleury and Lemieux.

The 2005 NHL entry draft order is:

1. Pittsburgh Penguins

2. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim

3. Carolina Hurricanes

4. Minnesota Wild

5. Montreal Canadiens

6. Columbus Blue Jackets

7. Chicago Blackhawks

8. Atlanta Thrashers

9. Ottawa Senators

10. Vancouver Canucks

11. Los Angeles Kings

12. San Jose Sharks

13. Buffalo Sabres

14. Washington Capitals

15. New York Islanders

16. New York Rangers

17. Phoenix Coyotes

18. Nashville Predators

19. Detroit Red Wings

20. Philadelphia Flyers

21. Toronto Maple Leafs

22. Boston Bruins

23. New Jersey Devils

24. St. Louis Blues

25. Edmonton Oilers

26. Calgary Flames

27. Colorado Avalanche

28. Dallas Stars

29. Florida Panthers

30. Tampa Bay Lightning