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Predicting the Top 10 Selections for the 2024 NHL Draft

Zack Cook

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10. Berkly Catton (F) - New Jersey Devils
Although his size isn't necessarily ideal for the mix that the New Jersey Devils currently have down the middle, it's hard to pass up the potential that Berkly Catton boasts here. The Devils swing for the fences and bet on talent.

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1. Macklin Celebrini (F) - San Jose Sharks
There's really no need to go into great detail about this thought process. The San Jose Sharks will select Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

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2. Artyom Levshunov (D) - Chicago Blackhawks
The buzz remains strong that the Chicago Blackhawks will select Artyom Levshunov with the second overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Although Ivan Demidov has continued to be in the conversation, the Blackhawks will have a hard time passing up on the potential package that Levshunov brings to the table.
3. Anton Silayev (D) - Anaheim Ducks
There are certainly teams that won't draft Russian players at the moment because of the current global climate. As much as the Anaheim Ducks would likely prefer a different outcome, they love the player package that Anton Silayev represents for their future defensive core.
4. Cayden Lindstrom (F) - Columbus Blue Jackets
There's a lot of questions about what will transpire with the fourth overall pick. There are plenty of rumors that this pick is available via trade, which could change up what player goes in this draft slot. If the Blue Jackets opt to keep it, Cayden Lindstrom makes the most sense, assuming his medicals check out for the team.
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5. Ivan Demidov (F) - Montreal Canadiens
There are multiple pressure points in the top 10 of the 2024 NHL Draft. The Montreal Canadiens have one of those points with the fifth overall pick. From the information out there, Ivan Demidov, Zeev Biium, and Cayden Lindstrom are the three prospects the Habs have the most interest in. It could ultimately end up as either of these players, but at the end of the day, the Canadiens brass will have a difficult time passing on a potential star winger.

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6. Zeev Biium (D) - Utah
There are multiple irons in the fire for Utah with the sixth overall pick. It wouldn't be a surprise to see them move the pick, but if they don't, a defenseman looks like the lean. Zeev Biium has the upside that Utah will bank on, if he's available.
7. Beckett Sennecke (F) - Ottawa Senators
It's hard to pinpoint exactly where Beckett Sennecke will land in the top 10. With that said, his draft stock has taken off, and it would be a shock to see him fall past that point. Although there's some tempting defenseman on the board, the Sens opt for the skilled winger.
8. Sam Dickinson (D) - Seattle Kraken
Sam Dickinson checks a lot of the boxes that the Seattle Kraken are trying to build their backend with. With all things being equal, the Kraken have their sights set on defense, and that makes Dickinson pop in this area.
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9. Tij Iginla (F) - Calgary Flames
If Tij Iginla is there with the ninth overall pick, it's difficult to envision the Calgary Flames passing on him. In the outlier scenario that Ivan Demidov is on the board, anything goes here. Unless that transpires, Iginla looks like a strong fit here.
10. Berkly Catton (F) - New Jersey Devils
Although his size isn't necessarily ideal for the mix that the New Jersey Devils currently have down the middle, it's hard to pass up the potential that Berkly Catton boasts here. The Devils swing for the fences and bet on talent.

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1. Macklin Celebrini (F) - San Jose Sharks
There's really no need to go into great detail about this thought process. The San Jose Sharks will select Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

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Predicting the Top 10 Selections for the 2024 NHL Draft

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