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The 2024 NHL draft will happen at The Sphere in Las Vegas on June 28 and 29. Hundreds of prospects shall be chosen over the course of the seven-round occasion, and the primary 16 picks have been decided by means of the NHL draft lottery.
After ending the 2023-24 season with the worst document, the San Jose Sharks had one of the best probability to win the draft lottery — and did so. The Chicago Blackhawks — who gained the draft lottery and chosen Connor Bedard No. 1 final 12 months — have decide No. 2.
Here is a listing of the primary 16 picks, which shall be up to date after the total draft order is thought following the tip of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs.
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1. San Jose Sharks
2. Chicago Blackhawks
3. Anaheim Ducks
4. Columbus Blue Jackets
5. Montreal Canadiens
6. Utah
7. Ottawa Senators
8. Seattle Kraken
9. Calgary Flames
10. New Jersey Devils
11. Buffalo Sabres
12. Philadelphia Flyers
13. Minnesota Wild
14. San Jose Sharks*
15. Detroit Red Wings
16. St. Louis Blues
Note that the Sharks’ choice at No. 14 total is the results of the 2023 commerce that despatched Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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— NHL (@NHL) May 7, 2024
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