The San Jose Sharks are gearing up for the 2024 NHL Draft with the potential to select center Macklin Celebrini as the No. 1 pick. Celebrini, a 17-year-old standout player from Boston University, is being touted as one of the top prospects in the draft. Sharks general manager Mike Grier expressed excitement at the prospect of adding a player of Celebrini’s caliber to their roster.
Celebrini has had a remarkable freshman season at BU, racking up awards such as Hockey East Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year. His impressive performance has caught the attention of many teams, including the Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks, who hold the No. 2 and No. 3 picks in the draft.
In addition to Celebrini, top prospects like Artyom Levshunov, Anton Silayev, and Ivan Demidov are also expected to be high picks in the draft. Demidov and Silayev are considered franchise players, with Demidov being singled out as the most skilled player in the draft.
The 2024 NHL Draft order was recently unveiled, with the San Jose Sharks securing the coveted No. 1 pick. The remaining draft positions will be determined by the results of the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs.
As the anticipation builds for the 2024 NHL Draft, hockey fans around the world are eager to see which talented young players will be joining their favorite teams. Stay tuned to Forever Sports Online for all the latest updates on the draft and the future stars of the NHL.
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