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The anticipation for the 2024 NHL draft has reached a new level as fans and analysts dissect the recently released mid-term rankings by NHL Central Scouting. The Athletic's analyst, Corey Pronman, took to Twitter to share the notable names topping the list in both North America (NA) and International (INT) categories.
The NA rankings include familiar names like Macklin Celebrini, Artyom Levshunov, and Cayden Lindstrom leading the pack.
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However, the unexpected placement of Cole Eiserman at the eighth spot sparked immediate reactions from fans. One fan questioned:
"How come Eiserman is falling so much?"
Amidst the speculation, another fan took a more optimistic approach, stating:
"I’ll start dreaming of Eiserman with the Habs. What’s going on?"
The International rankings feature standout players like Konsta Helenius, Anton Silayev, and Ivan Demidov in the top positions. Yet, one fan expressed a strong opinion, claiming:
"Helenius and Demidov are better than anyone from 4-7."
The release of these mid-term rankings has ignited a lively debate among NHL fans, as fans share their opinions, questions, and hopes for the future of their teams. As the 2024 draft draws closer, the debates and discussions around these rankings are sure to intensify.
More on the 2024 NHL Entry Draft at Sphere in Las Vegas
The 2024 NHL Entry Draft, set to be the 62nd edition, has become more exciting after the league scouting team's mid-term rankings. The draft is scheduled to take place on June 28–29, 2024, at Sphere in Las Vegas.
Players born between January 1, 2004, and September 15, 2006, are eligible for selection, encompassing a pool of young talent eager to make their mark in professional hockey.
Non-North American players born in 2003, who went undrafted, also have the opportunity to enter the draft. As do those drafted in 2022 but unsigned by any team, provided they were born after June 30, 2004.
A notable standout in the pre-draft rankings is Macklin Celebrini, a freshman forward at Boston University in Hockey East, unanimously chosen as the No. 1 North American skater by League's Central Scouting.
Celebrini, a 17-year-old center, showcased his talent as Canada's youngest player at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, leading his country in points and earning recognition for his face-off skills.
Despite missing two games, Celebrini maintains his stellar form at Boston University, topping the team in goals and points, further solidifying his status as a top prospect in the upcoming draft. As the draft approaches, hockey enthusiasts eagerly await to see how these rising stars will get drafted.
