2023 NHL Draft: Blackhawks' Picks, Updates, and Hilarious Interviews
TL;DR
The 2023 NHL Draft began with the Chicago Blackhawks selecting Connor Bedard as the first overall pick. The Anaheim Ducks surprised by choosing Leo Carlsson instead of Adam Fantilli with the second pick, while the Columbus Blue Jackets took Fantilli with the third selection. The Montreal Canadiens surprised again by selecting defenseman David Reinbacher at fifth overall, and Matvei Michkov was chosen by the Philadelphia Flyers at seventh. The draft will continue with rounds two through seven on Thursday.
- 2023 NHL Draft tracker: Picks and updates from Rounds 2-7 Yahoo Sports
- Set 'to have an impact,' Bedard drafted by Blackhawks at No. 1 - ESPN ESPN
- Danny Wirtz & Jaime Faulkner JOIN LIVE...Hours Before the NHL Draft! | CHGO Blackhawks Podcast CHGO Sports
- Kyle Davidson shares his hilarious perspective from being interviewed on the street NBC Sports Chicago
- Blackhawks had a 2nd first round pick in 2023 WGN News
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