The San Jose Sharks have won the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL lottery and expect to select Macklin Celebrini.

Sharks general manager Mike Grier indicated that his team would select Celebrini with the first overall pick.

"I would think so," he said. "It wasn't an easy year, but this was a real nice prize for us."

The Sharks finished last in the overall standings (19-54-9) and retained their position in the lottery. San Jose had an 18.5% chance to win the lottery and a 25.5% chance to pick first.

Celebrini, a Vancouver native, has ties to the Bay Area. He's the son of Rick Celebrini, the Golden State Warriors vice president of player health and performance. Macklin lived in the San Jose area and played for the San Jose Junior Sharks 14U AAA team.

The order of selection for the first 16 picks of the First Round, only, of the 2024 NHL Draft is as follows:

1. San Jose Sharks

2. Chicago Blackhawks

3. Anaheim Ducks

4. Columbus Blue Jackets

5. Montreal Canadiens

6. Utah

7. Ottawa Senators

8. Seattle Kraken

9. Calgary Flames

10. New Jersey Devils

11. Buffalo Sabres

12. Philadelphia Flyers

13. Minnesota Wild

14. San Jose Sharks (from Pittsburgh)

15. Detroit Red Wings

16. St. Louis Blues