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There is a report out that commissioner Gary Bettman has handed down a hefty ruling against the Leafs stating they will lose their first round draft pick this summer. What this means is no matter where the ping pong balls fall on draft lottery night, the Leafs forfeit their pick even if they win the lottery. This ruling comes after Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello took advantage of the movement of players between the Marlies and Leafs and broke league rules. The Leafs had their 12th rookie to play in the lineup this season and by league rule 42.7- 5 it states “in no way are you allowed to circumvent the minor league system by trying to throw the season.”