When is the 2024 NHL Draft lottery and the Blackhawks’ odds for the No. 1 pick originally appeared in NBC Sports Chicago
Last year the ping pong balls fell Black Hawks way when they secured the number 1 pick in the NHL Draftand the rights to write Connor Bedard. They’re hoping some of that luck remains this year, so they have a chance to pair Bedard with this year’s phenom, Macklin Celebrini.
Here’s where the NHL lottery and the Blackhawks’ chances of securing the No. 1 overall pick for the second year in a row begin:
WHEN IS THE 2024 NHL DRAFT LOTTERY?
The NHL Draft Lottery airs Tuesday, with coverage starting at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE TO WATCH THE 2024 NHL DRAFT LOTTERY?
The lottery itself will be broadcast on ESPN. Starting at 6:30 p.m., NBC Sports Chicago will air an NHL lottery special with Blackhawks Insider Charlie Roumeliotis and Blackhawks Pre and Postgame Host Pat Boyle.
WHAT ODDS DO THE BLACKHAWKS HAVE FOR THE NO. 1 OVERALL PICK?
The Blackhawks have a 13.5% chance of securing the No. 1 overall pick this year. Since they finished with the second-fewest points in the regular season, they have the second-best chances of getting the first pick. Only the Sharks have better odds at 18.5%.
WHEN IS THE 2024 NHL DRAFT?
The choices start to leave the board on June 28th and the event ends on June 29th.
