Draft lottery results determine Blackhawks ranking for 2024 draft

In the highly anticipated results of the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery, the San Jose Sharks emerged victorious, clinching the first overall pick. The Chicago Blackhawks, who faced stiff odds this year, will follow with the second overall pick.

The draft lottery's outcome sets the stage for an exciting selection process, with top prospects like Macklin Celebrini and Ivan Demidov up for grabs.

The Blackhawks, having finished as the second-worst team in the league, entered the lottery with a 13.5% chance of securing the top spot. Despite not winning the first pick, Chicago's position still promises access to elite talent in the upcoming draft.

The team's official Twitter account shared the news and the full lottery results, which can be seen here:

Last year, the Blackhawks struck gold by winning the lottery and selecting Connor Bedard, a move that significantly bolstered their roster.

This year, they have nine picks in total, providing multiple opportunities to add depth and skill to their lineup. The expectation is high for another impactful draft performance by general manager Kyle Davidson and his team.

Here is the complete order of the top 16 selections for the 2024 draft as announced:

This lineup promises a dynamic and potentially franchise-altering draft, with the Blackhawks poised to make a significant addition to their roster.

As the draft approaches, the focus now turns to the scouting and strategy that will determine which players will don the Blackhawks jersey and help shape the team's future.