The 2024 NHL draft will happen on June 28 (7 p.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN+) and June 29 (11:30 a.m. ET, ESPN+) on the Sphere in Las Vegas. As ordinary, followers of groups on the prime of the draft order are excited in regards to the subsequent nice prospect their membership will add.
Additionally, most of the prime prospects accessible have final names that sound considerably acquainted.
Here is a rundown of among the extra outstanding gamers on this yr’s draft class who’ve household ties within the NHL, together with a handful who might go early in Spherical 1.
Macklin CelebriniF, Boston College
Celebrini is the consensus No. 1 prospect accessible, with many mock drafts, together with one from ESPN’s Rachel Doerrie, projecting him in that spot to the San Jose Sharks. Celebrini’s brother, Aiden Celebrini, was a sixth-round decide by the Vancouver Canucks (No. 171 general) in 2023 and his father is the present vp of participant well being and efficiency for the NBA’s Golden State Warriors.
Zeev BuiumD, College of Denver
Buium’s older brother, Shai Buium, was a second-round decide of the Detroit Purple Wings in 2021 (No. 36 general), and the 2 siblings received the NCAA championship with Denver through the 2023-24 season.
Adam JiricekD, HC Plzen
A probable first-rounder, Jiricek is following within the skate strides of older brother David Jiricek, who was chosen No. 6 general in 2022 by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Berkly CattonF, Spokane Chiefs
Bear in mind Cory Sarich? He was a 1996 second-round decide (No. 27 general) by the Buffalo Sabres, performed greater than 900 NHL video games and received the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2024. Berkly Catton remembers Sarich fairly properly. He’s a second cousin.
Tij IginlaF, Kelowna Rockets
One of many simpler familial connections to make this checklist, Tij is the son of Jarome Iginla, a Hockey Corridor of Famer who performed 20 seasons within the NHL and holds the Calgary Flames’ franchise information for profession objectives and factors.
Cole EisermanF, USNTDP
When Cole hears his title within the draft, he’ll be the second Eiserman to take action, as older brother Shane was a fourth-round decide of the Ottawa Senators (No. 100, 2014).
Ryder RitchieF, Prince Albert Raiders
Ritchie’s father, Byron Ritchie, was a seventh-round decide (No. 165) by the Hartford Whalers in 1995 and performed in additional than 300 NHL video games with the Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Flames and Canucks.
Jacob OsterG, Oshawa Generals
Although the final title won’t lead you to this conclusion, Oster is a second cousin of Panthers ahead Matthew Tkachuk and Senators ahead Brady Tkachuk.
Aatos KoivuF, TPS
Aatos Koivu has two well-known kin who had prolonged NHL careers. His father, Saku Koivu, was a first-round decide (No. 21) by the Montreal Canadiens in 1993, who performed 1,124 NHL video games with the Habs and Anaheim Geese. Aatos’ uncle, Mikko Koivu, was additionally a first-round decide (sixth general in 2001 by the Minnesota Wild) and performed 1,035 NHL video games, cut up between the Wild and Blue Jackets.
Max PlanteF, USNTDP
Max is the son of Derek Plante, an eighth-round choice (No. 161, 1989) by the Buffalo Sabres, who performed 450 NHL video games, together with a stint the place he received the Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars in 1999. The elder Plante is an assistant coach with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Lukas FischerD, Sarnia Sting
This final title must be acquainted to Purple Wings followers, as Lukas’ father, Jiri Fischer, was a first-round decide (No. 25, 1998) of the Wings and received the Cup with them in 2002.
Carson WetschF, Calgary Hitmen
The longest currently-serving member of the Edmonton Oilers, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, is Wetsch’s cousin.
Miroslav Devil Jr.F, HC Slovan Bratislava
Devil’s father skated 1,050 NHL video games, together with stints with the Oilers, Sabres, New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins.
Cole HutsonD, USNTDP
Hutson’s brother, Lane Hutson, was a 2022 second-round decide (No. 62) by the Canadiens. After serving to the U.S. win gold on the IIHF world junior championships, the older Hutson made his NHL debut close to the tip of the 2023-24 season.
William SamuelssonF, Sodertalje
Mikael Samuelsson, William’s father, performed 699 NHL video games, in a profession that noticed him skate for the Sharks, New York Rangers, Penguins, Panthers, Purple Wings and Canucks. He is at the moment a improvement coach with Vancouver.
Noah LapointeD, USNTDP
At the moment the director of participant personnel and director of beginner scouting for the Canadiens, Martin Lapointe, Noah’s father, performed in over 900 profession NHL video games.