2024 NHL Draft, Sphere, Las Vegas
June 28&29
The “2024 NHL Entry Draft” is the 62nd draft of the National Hockey League (NHL), the North American ice hockey league. It will take place on June 28 and 29 at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The first round of this NHL Draft will take place on Friday the 28th, and rounds 2 to 7 on Saturday the 29th. During this NHL Draft, the San Jose Sharks team will have the first pick for the first time in its history. In addition, the event will be the first broadcast live from the Sphere in Las Vegas.
What is the 2024 NHL Draft?
A draft is a process used in some countries (primarily North America) and in sport to recruit eligible athletes. During a draft, teams each have the opportunity to choose one athlete at a time.Thus, the team with what is called the “1st Pick” can choose first, which generally allows them to take one of the best young athletes.
The format of the draft varies from league to league, but for leagues such as the NBA, NFL or in this case the NHL, the drawing order is determined by the teams' record during the regular season. Teams that have not been able to qualify for the final stages or “play-offs” are part of a draw in which the lowest ranked teams have a greater chance of being drawn first. The goal is to offer the “worst” teams an opportunity to build a more competitive squad in the future, and thus rebalance the league.
This is the “main” gateway to the big league for young athletes. Hence the name, “Entry Draft”. Athletes such as Connor McDavid for hockey, Michael Jordan for basketball, or Tom Brady for American football and many others have gone through the draft of their respective leagues.
Attend the 2024 NHL Draft
It is possible for the public to attend the event. This year, the NHL draft will take place at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The brand new hall in the entertainment capital has a capacity of approximately 18,600 seats. Organizers will therefore have the opportunity to use the technical capabilities of the room such as its interior LED screen with 16K resolution or its audio capabilities.
It will therefore be an opportunity to discover the interior of the Las Vegas Sphere for many. Tickets can be found online at varying prices. Most major sellers offer a price range from ~$60 to $140, for the first day.
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