The San Jose Sharks, who had the worst record in the NHL, won the lottery and earned the right to select the first overall pick.

4. Columbus Blue Jackets

“I experienced a rapid heartbeat. It’s impossible to fully anticipate the moment. It’s truly extraordinary, one of a kind,” stated Celebrini, the standout player from Boston University, projected to be selected first overall in the upcoming NHL draft at The Sphere in Las Vegas in June. “I felt a rush of excitement and a hint of nervousness.”9. Calgary FlamesGrier said the Sharks will speak with Celebrini and his family to see what his intentions are but that the center has “the ability to play” in the NHL immediately.

Macklin Celebrini observed as NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly gradually displayed the placard, disclosing that the San Jose Sharks had obtained the top selection in the 2024 NHL draft lottery on Tuesday evening.

The initial round will consist of the first 16 picks, chosen in a specific order.

“Indeed, that was the common topic of conversation,” Celebrini stated. “He had a one-of-a-kind encounter.”13. Minnesota Wild

According to Celebrini, he conversed with Bedard and other highly sought-after players who were chosen by teams that were in the process of rebuilding, such as the Sharks. He described it as a distinct experience to be joining such a team, but also exciting to be a part of creating something extraordinary.2. Chicago Blackhawks15. Detroit Red Wings
Connor McDavid’s shocked expression at the Edmonton Oilers winning the lottery quickly became a viral meme.16. St. Louis Blues

The upcoming NHL draft will take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas on June 28-29. This will be the first time the draft is hosted in Las Vegas and also the first live televised event to come from The Sphere.Celebrini, a Vancouver native, has ties to the Bay Area. He is the son of Rick Celebrini, the Golden State Warriors director of sports medicine and performance. Macklin lived in the San Jose area and played for the San Jose Junior Sharks 14U AAA team.5. Montreal Canadiens

The National Hockey League (NHL) held their draft event at their network studios. There were a total of 19 individuals in a compact room with no windows, which included three media representatives. A large screen displayed the likelihood for each team to obtain the first overall pick. At the front of the room, there was a lottery device controlled by Will Markham, a technician in charge of the machine.8. Seattle Kraken

The San Jose Sharks acquired the pick from Pittsburgh.

He expressed that he believed so. It was a challenging year, but winning this prize was truly gratifying for us.
There were no changes to the draft order this season, making the lottery result anticlimactic. The Chicago Blackhawks, who chose center Connor Bedard as the top pick last year, kept their No. 2 pick, while the Anaheim Ducks secured the No. 3 spot.11. Buffalo Sabres3. Anaheim Ducks
The Sharks ended up in last place in the overall rankings with a record of 19 wins, 54 losses, and 9 ties. They maintained their spot in the lottery, where they had an 18.5% likelihood of winning and a 25.5% likelihood of getting the first pick.10. New Jersey Devils1. San Jose SharksGreg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 7, 2024, 07:19 PM ET12. Philadelphia FlyersCelebrini, 17, was a freshman at Boston University last season. He won the Hobey Baker Award as the NCAA’s top men’s hockey player and could become the first player to win that award and then go first overall in the NHL draft. He said he’ll make the decision to either return to BU or play in the NHL next season after the draft.

The Sharks’ GM, Mike Grier, stated that his team plans to choose Celebrini as their first overall pick.6. Utah