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The 2024 NHL draft lottery winner has officially been revealed
The NHL has wrapped up its annual draft lottery, setting the stage for where top prospects will land, including 2024's projected first overall pick, Macklin Celebrini.
The big news out of the lottery is that the San Jose Sharks have clinched the first overall pick, positioning them to draft Celebrini. Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks have secured the second overall pick.
Macklin Celebrini, though not hailed as a generational talent like Connor Bedard, is nonetheless expected to make significant waves in the NHL. Notably, he's the first Hobey Baker Award winner to be picked first overall, anticipated to make an immediate impact on his future team.
Looking beyond Celebrini, the draft buzz also surrounds several other standout prospects. Among them are Artyom Levshunov, a formidable defenseman from the NCAA hailing from Belarus, and the Russian duo of Ivan Demidov, a high-scoring forward, and Anton Silayev, a 6'7" defenseman known for his smooth skating.
These players are top contenders for the second overall pick and are sure to be key figures in shaping the future of their respective NHL teams.
During the 2024 draft lottery something unexpected had happened that we dont usually see very often.
"The @SanJoseSharks actually won the 1st three draft lottery draws. The @NHLBlackhawks won the 4th drawing for the second overall pick.
First time in NHL Draft Lottery history they had one redraw, let alone two.
First time in NHL Draft Lottery history they had one redraw, let alone two.
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MAI 7 | 42 ANSWERS The 2024 NHL draft lottery winner has officially been revealed Do you think Macklin Celebrini will be the San Jose Sharks first pick? | ||
| Yes | 35 | 83.3 % |
| No | 7 | 16.7 % |
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