2024 NHL Mock Draft 2.0: Post-Draft Lottery Picks 1-32

32. Dominik Badinka (D) - New York Rangers

Dominik Badinka has a lot of the tools you're looking for in a projectable top four defenseman in the NHL. The Rangers have the luxury to be patient, leading to them making this type of selection. 

2. Artyom Levshunov (D) - Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks will have a difficult choice to make with the second overall pick. Whether they opt for a potential linemate for Connor Bedard in Ivan Demidov, or a future number one defenseman in Artyom Levshunov. The Blackhawks land on the potential 25-minute-per-night defenseman here. 

3. Anton Silayev (D) - Anaheim Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks are slowly building a nice core group of forwards. The potential of Anton Silayev here will be difficult to pass up as a future top-pairing defenseman. The big Russian defenseman has all the tools that NHL teams dream of to work with. 

4. Ivan Demidov (RW) - Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets haven't been shy to draft Russian players in the past, and they still with that here. It's hard to project exactly where Ivan Demidov will land in the top five, but the Blue Jackets are comfortable adding another high-end forward to the mix. 

5. Cayden Lindstrom (C) - Montreal Canadiens

It's no secret that the Montreal Canadiens are looking to add a forward here. GM Kent Hughes has confirmed as much, which leads the Habs brass being thrilled that big center Cayden Lindstrom remains on the board. 

6. Zeev Buium (D) - Utah

With his consistently high-end play through the WJC and Frozen Four, Zeev Buium has been a big riser in the 2024 NHL Draft. Buium brings high-end offense, and minute-eating potential in the NHL, which Utah will covet here. 

7. Zayne Parekh (D) - Ottawa Senators

Steve Staios knows the OHL better than anyone. As a result, it won't be a surprise to see him select a defenseman from that league. The Ottawa Senators have seen the point producing potential Zayne Parekh provides, and are happy to select him as a building block of the future. 

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8. Carter Yakemchuk (D) - Seattle Kraken

Carter Yakemchuk is a strong, offensive minded defenseman that found the back of the net 30 times this season in the WHL. Yakemchuk does a lot of things right in both zones, which help him project as a top-pairing threat for the Seattle Kraken down the line. 

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9. Tij Iginla (C) - Calgary Flames

No, this is not a nepotism pick. Tij Iginla has paved his own path to being a potential top ten selection in the 2024 NHL Draft. Still, it doesn't hurt for Tij to follow in the footsteps of Jarome Iginla's legacy with the Calgary Flames. 

10. Konsta Helenius (C) - New Jersey Devils

It's no secret that you win games in the playoffs with strong center depth and big, mobile defenseman. Konsta Helenius gives the New Jersey Devils the potential to have one of the best top 3 center combinations in the NHL. 

11. Berkly Catton (C) - Buffalo Sabres

In recent drafts, the Buffalo Sabres have taken the chance on smaller, highly-skilled players. With Berkly Catton dropping out of the top ten, the Sabres take another shot on a potential top-six forward for their future. 

12. Sam Dickinson (D) - Philadelphia Flyers

It's not hard to argue that Sam Dickinson has the tools to be a top-ten pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Dickinson skates well and projects as a minute-eating defenseman in the NHL, with potential top-pairing upside. 

13. Adam Jiricek (D) - Minnesota Wild

Although an injury cut his season short, there's a lot to like about how Adam Jiricek projects as an NHL defenseman. He's not going to wow you, but he has the skillset to be a projectable top four defenseman on an NHL roster. 

14. Cole Eiserman (LW) - San Jose Sharks via Pittsburgh

No one questions Cole Eiserman's ability to score goals. Even though he's arguably the best pure goal scorer in this draft class, Eiserman has plenty of question marks away from the puck, which should see him fall out of the top ten. The San Jose Sharks are happy to take the chance and hope he pans out as they embark on their rebuild. 

15. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (RW) - Detroit Red Wings

If you've been watching how the Detroit Red Wings have drafted of late in the Steve Yzerman era, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard fits their mold to a tee. Some question his overall skill level, but he's a hard to play against forward that can do plenty of damage in the offensive zone with his strong forechecking ability. 

16. Beckett Sennecke (RW) - St. Louis Blues

With a very strong showing in the OHL Playoffs, Beckett Sennecke has been a late riser for the Oshawa Generals. Sennecke's size and skill will be difficult to pass up on at this point in the first round for the St. Louis Blues. 

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17. Stian Solberg (D) - Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals need to restock their system on defense. This is an area of need, and there's a real argument that Stian Solberg is the best player available after rising over the last few months. 

18. Jett Luchanko (C) - New York Islanders

Although it hasn't been the bread and butter of the organization, the New York Islanders will look different under Patrick Roy. Jett Luchanko injects more skill into their lineup. 

19. Trevor Connelly (LW) - Vegas Golden Knights

Although Trevor Connelly has top ten level skill in this draft class, there are definite character question marks with this player. The Golden Knights haven't been shy to make headlines, and they do so again here. 

20. Liam Greentree (LW) - Chicago Blackhawks

With multiple smaller forwards currently projecting at the top of the Blackhawks lineup, they could use some size and skill injected to compliment it. The Blackhawks opt for Liam Greentree for that reason. 

21. Igor Chernyshov (RW) - Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings are in an interesting spot as an organization. They aren't quite a Stanley Cup contender, but they aren't bad enough to tank for a high pick. They take a swing on the skill that Igor Chernyshov provides here. 

22. E.J. Emery (D) - Nashville Predators

It's no secret that the Nashville Predators have continued to develop strong defenseman throughout their organization. With the upside that E.J. Emery provides, they lean in that direction with this pick. 

23. Cole Beaudoin (C) - Toronto Maple Leafs

It'll be interesting to follow how the Toronto Maple Leafs approach this pick. With few assets in the draft over the next few years, they have to nail this selection like they did last year. Cole Beaudoin provides some stability for their forward group down the line. 

24. Michael Hage (C) - Anaheim Ducks

After selecting a defenseman in the top five, the Anaheim Ducks prioritize the middle of the ice. Although they have some projectable players in their farm system at center, the talent of Michael Hage is too high to pass up here. 

25. Nikita Artamonov (LW) - Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche don't have a ton of skilled forward prospects in their system. Nikita Artamonov changes that immediately, even if it's more of a home run type swing here. 

26. Yegor Surin (C) - Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators have a strong young roster that's looking to turn the corner into being a contender in the East. Yegor Surin projects as a player that can help them once they hit their window. 

27. Sacha Boisvert (C) - Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have been trying to make the middle of the ice a strength for the last 20 years. After selecting Cayden Lindstrom in the top five, the continue stockpiling centers with Sacha Boisvert. 

28. Charlie Elick (D) - Carolina Hurricanes

There are some question marks about what changes the Carolina Hurricanes organization will make after another failed playoff run. Charlie Elick gives them some potential stability on defense moving forward. 

29. Sam O’Reilly (C) - Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames are in a strange position when it comes where their organization is. Sam O’Reilly is the type of prospect that checks a lot of the boxes for where this organization is looking to go. 

30. Dean Letourneau (C) - Philadelphia Flyers

With multiple first round picks, the Philadelphia Flyers have the ability to take a real swing for the fences with this pick. Dean Letourneau is a big center that continues to be a player with a high ceiling. 

31. Linus Eriksson (C) - Dallas Stars

If there's one team over the last decade that's been able to consistently find diamonds in the rough, it's the Dallas Stars. They try to do that again here with center Linus Eriksson. 

32. Dominik Badinka (D) - New York Rangers

Dominik Badinka has a lot of the tools you're looking for in a projectable top four defenseman in the NHL. The Rangers have the luxury to be patient, leading to them making this type of selection.