He also became the first player in Canadian Hockey League (CHL) history to simultaneously win the Top Prospect, Top Scorer and Player of the Year awards.Ĭonsidered a generational talent, Bedard is a no-brainer selection for Chicago. In January, he led all scorers at the 2023 IIHF World Junior U20 Championship with 23 points and was named top forward and MVP leading Canada to a gold medal. He was also impressed by his character and consistency.īedard led the WHL in scoring with 71 goals and 143 points.
Morreale of NHL.com noted Central Scouting vice president Dan Marr praising Bedard's ability to be the best player on every team he's skated with despite being the youngest player on each club. The 5'10", 185-pound teenager is also considered this season's top prospect by TSN's Craig Button, The Hockey News' Tony Ferrari, The Athletic's Scott Wheeler and Daily Faceoff's Steven Ellis. The 17-year-old topped NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters. And barring a shocking trade, general manager Kyle Davidson is expected to select Connor Bedard from the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League (WHL). The lottery balls bounced in favor of Chicago as they won the No. Player information is via NHL.com and Elite Prospects, details of trades involving first-round picks are via Cap Friendly with team-prospect info via The Athletic. Selections are based on NHL Central Scouting's final rankings of the top North American and European players as well as the requirements of each club. With the first round now a week away, here is our final 2023 NHL mock draft. We conducted our previous in-season mock draft following the March trade deadline. Louis Blues-hold multiple picks in the opening round acquired from other clubs via trades. The remainder of the order was determined by the outcome of the playoffs.Įight teams-the Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks and St. The top half of the order of the draft was determined by the NHL draft lottery on May 8 for the 16 teams that failed to qualify for the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs. The 2023 NHL draft begins at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, with the first round on June 28, followed by Rounds 2 through 7 the following day.Īll eyes will be on the first round and where the top 32 prospects will end up.
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