Round 1 of the 2024 Draft has officially wrapped at the Sphere in Las Vegas, and 32 prospects have found their NHL homes.
The last draft of it’s kind for the league before the switch to a decentralized formats, there was plenty of drama to keep fans entertained, including a surprise appearances by Celine Dion and Michael Buffer, who announced the Philadelphia Flyers’ first pick in a memorable fashion.
To recap the evening, we’ve got a complete list of all the first-round picks and instant analysis from those in and around the hockey world.
1. San Jose Sharks: Macklin Celebrini, C, Boston University
2. Chicago Blackhawks: Artyom Levshunov, D, Michigan State University
3. Anaheim Ducks: Beckett Sennecke, F, Oshawa Generals
4. Columbus Blue Jackets: Cayden Lindstrom, C, Medicine Hat Tigers
5. Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov, F, KHL’s St. Petersburg SKA
6. Utah Hockey Club: Tij Iginla, F, Kelowna Rockets
7. Ottawa Senators: Carter Yakemchuk, RD, Calgary Hitmen
8. Seattle Kraken: Berkly Catton, F, Spokane Chiefs
9. Calgary Flames: Zayne Parekh, RD, Saginaw Spirit
10. New Jersey Devils: Anton Silayev, LD, KHL’s Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod
11. San Jose Sharks: Sam Dickinson, LD, London Knights
12. Philadelphia Flyers Minnesota Wild: Zeev Buium, LD, Denver University
* The Flyers traded their 2024 12th overall pick for the Wild’s 2024 13th overall pick and 2025 third-rounder
13. Philadelphia Flyers: Jett Luchanko, C, Guelph Storm
14. Buffalo Sabres: Konsta Helenius, C, Liiga’s Tappara
15. Detroit Red Wings: Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, F, SHL’s Skellefteå AIK
16. St. Louis Blues: Adam Jiricek, RD, HC Plzen
17. Washington Capitals: Terik Parascak, F, Prince George Cougars
18. Chicago Blackhawks: Sacha Boisvert, C, USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks
19. Vegas Golden Knights: Trevor Connelly, F, USHL’s Tri-City Storm
20. New York Islanders: Cole Eiserman, F, USNTDP
21. Montreal Canadiens: Michael Hage, C, USHL’s Chicago Steel
22. Nashville Predators: Yegor Surin, C, MHL’s Loko Yaroslavl
23. Toronto Maple Leafs Anaheim Ducks: Stian Solberg, LD, Norway’s Valerenga
* The Maple Leafs traded the 23rd overall pick in exchange for the Ducks’ 31st overall and 58th overall pick from this year.
24. Colorado Avalanche Utah Hockey Club: Cole Beaudoin, C, Barrie Colts
* The Avalanche traded the 24th overall pick to Utah HC in exchange for the 38th overall pick and 71st overall pick in the 2024 Draft and the Rangers’ second-round pick in 2025.
25. Boston Bruins: Dean Letourneau, C, St. Andrews College
26. Los Angeles Kings: Liam Greentree, F, Windsor Spitfires
27. Carolina Hurricanes Chicago Blackhawks: Marek Vanacker, F, Brantford Bulldogs
* The Hurricanes traded the 27th overall pick in exchange for the Blackhawks’ 34th overall pick and 50th overall pick in 2024.
28. Calgary Flames: Matvei Gridin, F, USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks
29. Dallas Stars: Emil Hemming, F, Liiga’s TPS
30. New York Rangers: EJ Emery, RD, USNTDP
31. Toronto Maple Leafs: Ben Danford, RD, Oshawa Generals
32. Philadelphia Flyers Edmonton Oilers: Sam O’Reilly, C, London Knights
* The Flyers traded their 32nd overall pick to the Oilers in exchange for a conditional first-round pick in either 2025 or 2026.