LA Times · May 7, 2024
Struggling Ducks land No. 3 pick in upcoming NHL draft
Ducks center Adam Henrique, center, celebrates his goal with left wing Max Jones, left, and defenseman Urho Vaakanainen during a game on March 1 in Anaheim. The Ducks will have the third pick in next month’s NHL entry draft. It’s the third time in four seasons that the Ducks have had a top three overall draft pick.
San Jose will pick first, followed by the Chicago Blackhawks.
Boston University forward Macklin Celebrini is widely expected to be the top pick. Celebrini, a 17-year-old freshman, won the Hobey Baker Award this year, making him the youngest player to be named college hockey’s top player.