NHL Draft 2024: Sharks pick Boston University star Macklin Celebrini as No. 1 overall draft pick

2024 NHL Draft kicks off in Las Vegas with San Jose Sharks selecting Macklin Celebrini as No. 1 pick. Exciting prospects chosen.

The 2024 NHL Draft kicked off with Round 1 taking place at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Friday evening. The San Jose Sharks, who won the draft lottery, selected Boston University standout Macklin Celebrini with the No. 1 pick as they continue their rebuild process. Celebrini, the youngest player in college hockey at just 17 years old, had an outstanding freshman season with 64 points in 38 games, making him the youngest player to win the Hobey Baker Award.

The Chicago Blackhawks followed by selecting Michigan State defenseman Artyom Levshunov with the No. 2 pick. Levshunov had an impressive season with 35 points in 38 games, showcasing his skills as one of the top NCAA defensemen. The Anaheim Ducks surprised many by choosing Oshawa winger Beckett Sennecke, while the Columbus Blue Jackets went with Medicine Hat forward Cayden Lindstrom at No. 4.

The Montreal Canadiens rounded out the top five with SKA St. Petersburg Jr. winger Ivan Demidov. Other notable picks in the first round included Tij Iginla, son of Calgary Flames legend Jarome Iginla, going to the Utah Hockey Club, and Spokane center Berkly Catton, who tallied 116 points last season, being selected by the Seattle Kraken.

Overall, the first round of the NHL Draft showcased a mix of young talent and future stars, setting the stage for an exciting offseason in the world of hockey. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the draft continues in the coming rounds.

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