2024 NHL Draft Lottery
When: Tuesday, May 7 (6:30 p.m. ET)
How to watch: Sportsnet, TVA Sports, ESPN
A team can move up a maximum of 10 spots if it secures one of the lottery draws, meaning only the top 11 seeds are eligible to win the right to draft first overall.
The Pittsburgh Penguins owe the San Jose Sharks a 2024 first-round pick as part of the Erik Karlsson trade. If the Penguins move into the top 10, they can send San Jose their 2025 first-rounder instead.
Prospects to watch for
Macklin Celebrini: The Vancouver native has been the presumptive top pick his entire draft year. Celebrini did nothing but boost his stock after winning the Hobey Baker as college hockey's top player while also shining for Canada at the world juniors. He's not on the same level as Connor Bedard, but whoever lands Celebrini will be adding a foundational building block with massive potential.
Cole Eiserman: Eiserman slid down to 12th on Central Scouting's final rankings but is one of this draft's most enticing prospects. The American winger potted 82 goals in 80 games over his last two seasons with the U.S. development program.
Ivan Demidov: The top-ranked international forward oozes skill. He led SKA St. Petersburg's junior team with 60 points in 30 games before adding 28 in the playoffs. He's under contract overseas next season but should be an impact NHL forward eventually.
Artyom Levshunov: Levshunov is a virtual lock to be a top-five pick and become Belarus' highest-drafted player. The 18-year-old D-man suited up at Michigan State this past season, ranking second on the club with 35 points in 38 games. He has all the makings of a future top-four, right-side NHL defenseman with a balanced blend of physicality and mobility.
Cayden Lindstrom: Lindstrom enters the draft as the third-ranked North American skater after racking up 46 points in 32 games with the WHL's Medicine Hat Tigers. He's a strong skater with impressive size for an 18-year-old at 6-foot-3, 210 lbs.
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