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

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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.
1. Macklin Celebrini (C) - San Jose Sharks
This one is a no brainer for the San Jose Sharks. After winning the draft lottery, the Sharks select their next face of the franchise, Macklin Celebrini. Celebrini is the unquestioned best prospect in this draft class, and the Sharks get the key piece they've been looking for to begin their rebuild.

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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.
1. Macklin Celebrini (C) - San Jose Sharks
This one is a no brainer for the San Jose Sharks. After winning the draft lottery, the Sharks select their next face of the franchise, Macklin Celebrini. Celebrini is the unquestioned best prospect in this draft class, and the Sharks get the key piece they've been looking for to begin their rebuild.

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

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