Overview

• The San Jose Sharks clinched the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, a first in the franchise's history.
• Macklin Celebrini, the expected top pick, is celebrated for his exceptional performance at Boston University and winning the Hobey Baker Award.
• The draft event will be hosted at the Sphere in Las Vegas, introducing the venue's first major sports event.
• San Jose's choice of Celebrini is seen as a significant move to revitalize the team after several seasons of underperformance.
• The draft lottery results were determined by a ping-pong ball draw, with the Sharks having the highest number of combinations due to their record.