The New York Islanders secured the first pick in the 2024 NHL Draft by winning the lottery, while the Utah Hockey Club made a notable jump to the fourth position. The draft is expected to be highly competitive with unclear preferences among the top teams. Matthew Schaefer is the leading prospect, with Michael Misa close behind. Long Island native James Hagens might be a tempting choice for the Islanders, especially considering past decisions. Thereâs speculation about a possible trade involving the Blackhawks to acquire a more preferred player, which hasnât occurred in years.
If the Islanders wanted to select the hometown kid, the Blackhawks could help them while also helping themselves. With Connor Bedard already in the mix, they would likely rather have Misa.
It has been a long time since the number one overall pick in the NHL Draft has been traded. If there were a year that the streak would end, it would be this one.
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