The Sharks secured the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery, a result that was expected due to their 25% chance. They'll be drafting Boston University's Macklin Celebrini in the upcoming 2024 NHL Draft.
However, behind-the-scenes revelations have surfaced, shedding light on an unprecedented occurrence during the lottery process. According to reports, if the same team wins both the first and second drawings, NHL rules dictate another drawing to determine a different winner. Remarkably, this had never occurred since the lottery's establishment in 1995—until now.
In an extraordinary turn of events, the Sharks not only clinched the top pick but also had their number combination drawn for the No. 2 spot, not once, but twice. Consequently, the NHL had to redo the second overall pick four times until the Chicago Blackhawks emerged as the rightful holders of that position.
