NHL mock draft: Blackhawks' No. 2 pick will start run of interesting decisions

Just like last year, the uncertain part of the 2024 NHL draft begins with pick No. 2, where the interesting decisions will truly begin after a set-in-stone No. 1 selection. This time, however, the Blackhawks will be the team starting that run of interesting decisions, and their choice come June 28 in Las Vegas will create a domino effect of repercussions throughout the first round — affecting their No. 18 pick, as well. Here's a rough guess about how things might play out. Lottery picks 1. Sharks: Macklin Celebrini, C, Boston University (NCAA) Celebrini going No. 1 overall this year is just as certain as Connor Bedard last year, and the Sharks haven't bothered to be coy about it. 2. HAWKS: Artyom