2024 NHL Draft Order Set After Second Round of Playoffs

Lottery Picks Determined

The first 28 picks of the 2024 NHL Draft have been set following the conclusion of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The top three picks will be awarded to the teams that finish with the worst records in the regular season, while the remaining picks will be determined by the results of the NHL Draft Lottery.

Draft Details

The 2024 NHL Draft will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29. The first round will be held on Friday, with the remaining rounds taking place on Saturday.

The draft is expected to be one of the deepest in recent memory, with several highly touted prospects available. The top prospects include Connor Bedard, Matvei Michkov, and Adam Fantilli.

Lottery Simulation Results

The results of the NHL Draft Lottery will be announced on May 9, 2024. The lottery will determine the order of the first 16 picks in the draft.

According to the latest Tankathon lottery simulator, the following teams are projected to win the top three picks:

1. Buffalo Sabres
2. Arizona Coyotes
3. Columbus Blue Jackets

The remaining draft order will be determined by the results of the regular season.