The 2024 NFL Draft is underway, and quarterbacks are dominating the headlines. With a loaded class of signal-callers, teams are eagerly selecting their future franchise leaders. Here’s a breakdown of every pick made in the first round, along with expert analysis and grades.
Results for: Round 1
Despite facing a heavily depleted Edmonton Oilers team, the Colorado Avalanche secured a victory in the regular season finale. The Oilers, resting key players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, will now face the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the playoffs. While Edmonton has won their last two series against the Kings, Los Angeles will be looking to break through and secure their first postseason victory over their Western Conference rivals.
Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway, and the excitement is palpable. In the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins are tied 1-0, while the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes also stand at 1-0 in favor of Carolina. Out west, the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars, who met in last year’s Western Finals, are set to face off, while the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers, who have met in the first round for the past two years, will clash once again.