The 2024 NHL draft is set to take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas on June 28 and 29, with hundreds of prospects vying for a spot on an NHL roster. The San Jose Sharks, who finished with the worst record in the 2023-24 season, won the draft lottery and will select first overall.
The Chicago Blackhawks, who selected Connor Bedard with the first pick last year, will choose second. The first 30 picks have been determined, with the remaining selections to be announced after the conclusion of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Several trades have impacted the draft order, with the Sharks acquiring the 14th pick from the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Blackhawks gaining the 20th pick from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Senators acquiring the 25th pick from the Boston Bruins. The Canadiens, Flames, Ducks, and Flyers also made trades that affected the draft order.
Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets have signed defenseman Dylan DeMelo to a four-year, $19.6 million contract extension. DeMelo, 31, played all 82 games last season, setting career highs in assists and points.
His plus-minus rating of plus-46 ranked second in the NHL, and he led the Jets in blocked shots and shorthanded ice time. The Ontario native has recorded 144 points and a plus-80 rating through 554 games with the Sharks, Senators, and Jets.
Here is the list of the first 30 picks in the 2024 NHL draft:
1. San Jose Sharks
2. Chicago Blackhawks
3. Arizona Coyotes
4. Montreal Canadiens
5. Vancouver Canucks
6. Seattle Kraken
7. Philadelphia Flyers
8. Buffalo Sabres
9. Anaheim Ducks
10. New Jersey Devils
11. Columbus Blue Jackets
12. Ottawa Senators
13. Detroit Red Wings
14. San Jose Sharks (from Pittsburgh Penguins)
15. Dallas Stars
16. Washington Capitals
17. Nashville Predators
18. Carolina Hurricanes
19. Minnesota Wild
20. Chicago Blackhawks (from Tampa Bay Lightning)
21. St. Louis Blues
22. Calgary Flames
23. Toronto Maple Leafs
24. Vegas Golden Knights
25. Ottawa Senators (from Boston Bruins)
26. Montreal Canadiens (from Winnipeg Jets)
27. Colorado Avalanche
28. Calgary Flames (from Vancouver Canucks)
29. Tampa Bay Lightning
30. Boston Bruins
Note: The remaining picks will be announced after the conclusion of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs.