2024 NHL MOCK DRAFT! (Top 16 Picks)

The 2024 NHL Draft is fast approaching at the Las Vegas Sphere. It’s one of the most exciting dates on the hockey calendar, as teams look to add future superstars to their organizations. The top few prospects will even make an impact on their NHL club’s lineup as soon as next season. With that said, this is our 2024 NHL Mock Draft! (Top 16)
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[@cygnusx-1862]

Ugh I'm so afraid Chicago takes a defenseman, I would prefer they take Demidov.... The Hawks offense is miserable and Bedard will grow weary of this.

[@AnaheimRob]

Bedard is still a kid and just happy to play in the NHL. Doubt he gets weary of anything for a few years at least.

[@bajikimran2304]

Columbus is locked in on Lindstrom. They took him to dinner twice this week and it's an open secret here in Columbus they are enamored with him. I doubt the Flames get Iginla. If Columbus takes Lindstrom and Montreal takes Demidov, there's a good chance Ottawa would take Iginla, especially if there really is a possibility they are going to move Tkachuk.

[@DBeau73]

Unlikely that Tkachuk will be on the move. The offer will need to be very sweet before the Sens trade him.

[@streetsharkz]

@@DBeau73 Makes sense because Lindstrom is a bust

[@TD.3.]

I guess this is going to make it even funnier when the ducks take him one pick before

[@AGrepSTN2M]

@@streetsharkz yes because you saw that in your crystal ball

[@AnaheimRob]

If Chicago takes Levshunov the Ducks will pick either Silayev or Lindstrom. My gut thinks it would be Silayev but Lindstrom is the type of forward Verbeek likes so who knows with him. He has no problem surprising people with who he drafts. If Chicago does take Demidov then the Ducks take Levshunov and Columbus will get their guy.

[@MattHockeyGuy]

God can you imagine if Calgary didn't select Tij? I don't think he'll still be available, but imagine the PR disaster if they DONT select him

[@moderndaydrifter4672]

You build from the back out, they have there future goalie now they need to build there d core.

[@AnaheimRob]

After Celebrini the Hawks can go a few ways, same as the Ducks. Picks two through five could go as expected or could be all over the place. This is going to be a fun draft to watch!

[@frankcastle10]

Lmao CBJ don't need a dman, they have the possibility of pick Demidov a rw to pair with Fantilli or Lindstrom

[@DarthMaster09]

Damn, Montreal won't get Demidov or Lindstrom. :/

[@johnsolo74]

the russian factor is notoriously not there on demidov lol

[@brianlind4456]

Book it Lindstrom to Anaheim. A Verbeek type player and a franchise enter which only bolsters the offensive force up front.

[@wizb4707]

Doubt it.

[@AnaheimRob]

I can see this happening if Levshunov is off the board. The Ducks need a top four RD and Levshunov would fit right in but "IF" Chicago does take him I would think it is a toss up between Lindstrom and Silayev. Who knows, Verbeek was not a big player at all and may have a soft spot for Demidov as well. Demidov's skillset may be too much to pass on if he is available. Verbeek has no problem going against the grain so Anaheim's pick could be a bit surprising to most.

[@DBeau73]

Yes, the Sens will be looking for a RD. But like you said in your videos LD of the make of Chabot, Sanderson and Chychrun makes it unlikely that they'll go for another Offensive D. Possibly they'll go the free agency to get DeMelo back. Out of all the mock drafts, I've seen 3 players that come up often. Parekh, Dickinson and Catton.

[@TD.3.]

Perfect spot for Columbus to trade down. They don’t need another LHD right now.

[@greggm6614]

The hell with Helenius or Catton. Flyers should pick Eiserman. He has more upside than those two conservative picks. But I feel that Briere will see himself in Catton and probably pick him. The Flyers got screwed out of Cutter Gauthier so Eiserman would fill that void.

[@AnaheimRob]

The Flyers got Drysdale and a 2nd round pick next year. How is that getting screwed? Drysdale is already one of the best skaters in the league and when he fills out a bit, keeping him from getting injured, he will be an All Star caliber D-man and PP quarterback. I don't think any other team in the NHL was able to offer close to what Anaheim gave. A potentially elite forward of a potentially elite D-man. Sounds pretty good to me. Fans still miss Drysdale in Anaheim. If he's not a fan favorite yet, he will be.

[@greggm6614]

@@AnaheimRob right now he is an injury prone player with less potential than Gauthier. It sucks that Cutter didn't have the balls to say why he changed his mind and didn't want to play for the Flyers. Gauthier, combined with Michkov would have set the Flyers up offensively for years. Now we get a injury prone guy whose ceiling is no where near Gauthier, that is where the Flyers got screwed.

[@AnaheimRob]

@@greggm6614 A lot of young players were injured last year. It's tough for what really are kids getting used to playing with fully grown men a lot stronger than they are. I think you will feel differently after Drysdale has a full season without any major injuries. That's probably going to be this coming season. Yeah, it isn't NHL proven yet, but his skating, passing and IQ are very close to elite. He has the potential to be a big deal.

[@greggm6614]

@@AnaheimRob It could all work out in the long run, that is the positive look at it, but the Flyers never tanked in their history to get generational players on their roster similar to Pittsburgh, Edmonton and Toronto. So, the Gauthier situation is a major sore spot

[@AnaheimRob]

@@greggm6614 I see and I do get it. The only thing I can say is give Drysdale the time he needs...Which shouldn't be more than another year or two before you start seeing what he is capable of at the NHL level. If Michkov does enter the NHL sooner, like next year, good change Drysdale will be feeding him a ton of quality passes. If Michkov can adjust to N. American rinks quickly that could equate to a ton of goals.

[@balintbodis778]

Dont forget Halttunen 😊 sharks has a good chance to will be a contender 3-4 years later

[@StickinAroundHockey]

Sennecke over MBN for the Wings imo - gotta take a least a small swing

[@johnclaudevondon5333]

NO CROSBY? NO MCDAVID? NO MENTION OF Ottawa Senators legend PUNCH BROADBENT?

[@boomer1049]

No problem!

[@moderndaydrifter4672]

Flames take zayne perekh at#9

[@Poldylox]

Btw, that’s Bonk in the photo not Dickinson.

[@stockey]

Chicago will take a Dman.

[@Lord-Hossa]

No they won’t. You take best player available at 2nd overall. That’s Demidov. Their prospect pool is overloaded with D men already and have more than enough time for them to develop before they’re back to competing for a cup in a few years

[@Feurmc_]

@@Lord-Hossathey literally gonna take levshunov lmfao it’s basically confirmed

[@Lord-Hossa]

@@Feurmc_ oh will they literally? Yep just like Shane Wright was “bAsIcALly cOnFiRmeD” as 1st Overall. I shouldn’t have to explain this to you. Levshunov is ranked 7th on some lists while Demidov is the consensus number 2 across all lists like Elite Prospects and Bob McKenzie. He’s projected to have the highest offensive upside in this draft. Hawks need scoring…it’s the perfect outcome Guess will just wait and see who’s wrong come draft day.

[@ston3s]

​​@@Lord-Hossaoverloaded with dmen? Please list who you think will be future #1 and 2 on a Stanley cup winning team? Quality > quantity. The hawks have been scouting levshunov heavily all year. I wouldn't be surprised if they went with demidov but don't be so sure about it. Big right shot dmen are very sought after. With demidov four of the future top 6 would be under 6' and that doesn't look too good for deep playoff runs. Levshunov isn't as sexy but would be the better pick.

[@Lord-Hossa]

@@ston3s the Florida Panthers who are 3 games from winning a Stanley Cup, who’s their number 1 D-man? Forsling? A guy picked up on waivers? Montour? An old Ekblad? A passed around OEL? Your argument holds no validity. I said you draft best player available with a pick at 2nd overall. The consensus is Demidov. You can draft D men with later picks and develop them into a Number 1 defensemen. A guy named Duncan Keith was picked 54th overall. Vlasic has already shown proof that no matter where a D man is picked they can be molded into a top notch player given the right time and development. Korchinski has shown flashes and is literally only 18, rounding out the prospect is half of the gold medal winning WJC team from 2023 in Del Mastro and Allen. Is this really that hard of a concept to understand??

[@jonathan.bastiaan]

Sharks should trade up to pick Dickinson something like will smith Pittsburghs 1st round pick and a few more pieces of picks and prospects

[@ryanlinder6442]

????? Lol

[@Mikalpikal.]

They should not get rid if will smith he will be a great player

[@metalmario1267]

???? Bro what hahahaha

[@MattHockeyGuy]

This might genuinely be the worst trade I have ever seen. Will Smith would probably be worth the second overall pick in this draft. There's no way the sharks trade him. I've seen trades for Marner to the sharks where the centerpiece is Will Smith. Buddy I don't think you realize that theres a chance (Albeit small) that Dickinson is STILL THERE at 14

[@moderndaydrifter4672]

​@@MattHockeyGuyflames are taking Dickinson with jerseys #10 pick