Bleacher Report · Jun 24, 2024
2024 NHL Mock Draft: Latest Expert Predictions for 1st-Round Prospects
Richard T Gagnon/Getty ImagesThe questions about the 2024 NHL draft begin at the No. 2 pick.
The top selection has been figured out for quite some time. The San Jose Sharks will take Boston University's Macklin Celebrini.
Celebrini has long been viewed as the top prospect in the 2024 draft class. San Jose's mind was made up the second it won the draft lottery.
The Chicago Blackhawks, who landed last year's draft phenom Connor Bedard, are scheduled to make the first pick that could go multiple directions.
Chicago, the Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens round out the top five beneath San Jose.
Macklin Celebrini Will Be No. 1 Pick
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