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2024 NHL Draft Lottery: A Look Ahead
As anticipation builds for the culmination of the 2024 NHL Draft lottery, one team’s fortunes are set to change dramatically once the results are unveiled on Tuesday night, broadcast live on Sportsnet. The stakes are high as teams eagerly await to see where they will land in the draft order.
The Drawing Process
The lottery will consist of two drawings – one to determine the No. 1 pick and another for the No. 2 pick. The remaining teams will then be assigned picks 3 through 16 based on the reverse order of the final regular-season standings, as outlined by the NHL. Teams are limited to moving up a maximum of 10 spots if they secure a winning draw, adding an extra element of suspense to the process.
Only the top 11 teams in the lottery are eligible to vie for the coveted No. 1 selection in the upcoming draft. The odds of securing the top picks vary, with San Jose holding an 18.5% chance and Buffalo trailing behind at 3%.
With a 25.5% likelihood of clinching the No. 1 pick, the last-place San Jose Sharks are viewed as frontrunners due to restrictions placed on five other teams – Philadelphia, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Detroit, and St. Louis – preventing them from moving up to the top spot.
In a dramatic twist from the previous season, the Chicago Blackhawks managed to leapfrog two other teams to claim the first-overall pick in 2023, ultimately selecting standout player Connor Bedard.
Draft Order Outlook
As teams eagerly await their fate in the draft lottery, the tentative order for the upcoming selections is as follows:
- 1. TBD
- 2. TBD
- 3. TBD
- 4. TBD
- 5. TBD
- 6. TBD
- 7. TBD
- 8. TBD
- 9. TBD
- 10. TBD
- 11. TBD
- 12. TBD
- 13. TBD
- 14. TBD
- 15. TBD
- 16. TBD
The final order for picks 17 through 24 will be revealed post the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, adding an extra layer of excitement and intrigue for fans and franchises alike.
The 2024 NHL Draft is slated to occur from June 28-29 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, with live coverage available on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+. The event promises to be a riveting showcase of talent and potential as the next generation of hockey stars prepares to make their mark on the league.
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