The NHL offseason is now in full swing with the 2024 NHL Draft set to begin on Friday evening in Las Vegas. The San Jose Sharks own the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft after winning the NHL Draft Lottery last month.
The Sharks will likely pick Boston University star Macklin Celebrini. For the second consecutive season, the NHL’s top selection will likely come in and contribute at the NHL level right away after Connor Bedard did so with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2023-24. The Sharks are in the midst of a rebuild after trading veteran players like Erik Karlsson and Tomas Hertl over the past year.
Celebrini will certainly be the most polarizing player when the 2024 NHL Draft class is mentioned. However, there’s plenty of other talented prospects that will likely hear their names called early on, including Michigan State defenseman Artyom Levsunov, Russian defenseman Anton Silayev, WHL center Cayden Lindstrom and Russian winger Ivan Demidov.
CBS Sports will have you covered with all of the action from Las Vegas throughout the night.
How to watch the 2024 NHL Draft
- Date: Friday, June 28 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Sphere — Las Vegas, Nevada
- TV: ESPN | Live stream: fuboTV (try for free)
Round 1
1. San Jose Sharks
2. Chicago Blackhawks
3. Anaheim Ducks
4. Columbus Blue Jackets
5. Montreal Canadiens
6. Utah Hockey Club
7. Ottawa Senators
8. Seattle Kraken
9. Calgary Flames
10. New Jersey Devils
11. San Jose Sharks
12. Philadelphia Flyers
13. Minnesota Wild
14. Buffalo Sabres
15. Detroit Red Wings
16. St. Louis Blues
17. Washington Capitals
18. Chicago Blackhawks
19. Vegas Golden Knights
20. New York Islanders
21. Los Angeles Kings
22. Nashville Predators
23. Toronto Maple Leafs
24. Colorado Avalanche
25. Boston Bruins
26. Montreal Canadiens
27. Carolina Hurricanes
28. Calgary Flames
29. Dallas Stars
30. New York Rangers
31. Anaheim Ducks
32. Philadelphia Flyers
The NHL Draft is always an exciting time for hockey fans, as teams have the opportunity to select the top young talent in the sport. In 2024, all eyes are on Macklin Celebrini, a highly-touted prospect who is predicted to be the top pick in the draft.
Celebrini, a 17-year-old forward from Canada, has been turning heads with his exceptional skill and hockey IQ. Standing at 6’2″ and weighing in at 195 pounds, he has the size and strength to compete at the NHL level. His speed and agility on the ice make him a threat to score every time he touches the puck.
The San Jose Sharks are rumored to have their sights set on Celebrini as their top pick in the draft. With their history of developing young talent and their need for a dynamic forward, Celebrini seems like the perfect fit for the team.
Scouts and analysts have praised Celebrini for his scoring ability, playmaking skills, and defensive awareness. He has been compared to NHL stars like Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews, leading many to believe that he has the potential to be a franchise player for years to come.
While nothing is certain in the world of sports, all signs point to Macklin Celebrini being a top pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Fans of the San Jose Sharks are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to see him in teal and black, as they believe he could be the missing piece to help lead their team to a Stanley Cup victory.
