Teacher:In this task, you will be given a passage to read. A fill in the blank question will be given to you.  Your answer should fit the blank appropriately.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance:  Finishing with the worst record in the NHL , Columbus had the best chance of receiving the first overall pick in the 2012 draft . With the NHL 's weighted draft lottery the Blue Jackets had a 48 @.@ 2 % chance of drafting first overall . However , the lottery was won by the Edmonton Oilers , who proceeded to leapfrog Columbus and secure the number one draft pick for a third consecutive year . It was the fifth time that the Blue Jackets were dropped one draft position in the franchise 's 12 lottery participations . A month later , on May 14 , the Blue Jackets announced that Richards would remain as head coach and signed him to a two @-@ year contract . During the press conference , Howson noted , Our team continuously improved under Todd and he has earned the opportunity to build upon the work he started . Columbus posted an 18 – 21 – 2 record under Richards , including winning seven of their final 11 games . fill in the blank  :  Finishing with the worst record in the NHL , Columbus had the best chance of receiving the first overall pick in the __________________ draft . 
Student:
 2012 