The 2024 NHL Draft begins tonight, as the first round starts at 6 p.m. CT. The draft will be broadcasted on ESPN. Fans can watch all of the first round selections online for free by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. If those streaming methods have already been used, then Sling offers a first month discount to new users.

The NHL has been extremely busy this week, as the postseason concluded on Monday and the NHL Awards transpired yesterday. The schedule continues tonight with the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft, and the remaining rounds are set to finish tomorrow on NHL Network.

Macklin Celebrini is likely going to be the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, but the remaining first round selections are unpredictable. Celebrini won the Hobey Baker Award during his freshman year of college, making him the youngest player to win the award at 17 years old.

Celebrini showed he was a dominant force in college, finishing the season second-best in goals scored and third-best in points obtained. He guided Boston University to the Frozen Four, where they eventually lost in overtime to Denver. Despite the tragic ending to the season, Celebrini is still the best hockey player in the 2024 NHL Draft and has showcased a lot of potential.

After Celebrini gets selected by the San Jose Sharks with the first overall pick, it will be interesting to see the following picks.

The Chicago Blackhawks had the first overall pick last year and selected Connor Bedard, who just won the Calder Trophy. Since the Blackhawks hold the second overall pick today, they could draft another highly talented young player and become a dangerous team in the league next season.

Fans can watch all of the first round NHL Draft action for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first month discount to new users.