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The Chicago Blackhawks moved up in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft by trading five picks with the New York Islanders, acquiring the No. 18 and No. 50 overall picks in exchange for the No. 20, No. 54, and No. 61 picks.
Rachel Doerrie, a professional data consultant, highlights the depth of the 2024 NHL draft class, particularly in defense, and emphasizes that while it may not have the star power of previous years, there are still plenty of potential impact players to be excited about beyond the highly anticipated prospect Macklin Celebrini.
The 2024 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament will feature several NHL prospects to watch, including Boston University's Macklin Celebrini, Denver's Zeev Buium, North Dakota's Jackson Blake, Michigan's Gavin Brindley, and Boston College's Will Smith. These players are expected to make a significant impact in the tournament and are potential top picks in the upcoming 2024 NHL draft.
The Buffalo Sabres have acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenseman Erik Johnson, who signed a one-year deal with the Sabres in July and had three goals in 50 games. This trade gives the Sabres a total of eight draft picks in 2024, including two selections in each of the fourth and seventh rounds.
The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Kevin Hayes. The Flyers will retain 50 percent of Hayes' contract. Hayes played 253 games in four seasons with the Flyers and set career highs in several categories during the 2022-23 season.