The 2023 NHL Draft will take place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville this week, beginning with Round 1 on Wednesday, June 28 at 6 p.m. CT followed by Rounds 2-7 on Thursday, June 29 at 10 a.m. CT.
The Blackhawks are slated to have 11 picks, which includes the No. 1 overall selection. Here is their official order of selection for the Blackhawks:
• 1st round: No. 1 overall
• 1st round: No. 19 overall
• 2nd round: No. 35 overall
• 2nd round: No. 44 overall
• 2nd round: No. 51 overall
• 2nd round: No. 55 overall
• 3rd round: No. 67 overall
• 3rd round: No. 93 overall
• 4th round: No. 99 overall
• 5th round: No. 131 overall
• 7th round: No. 195 overall
Connor Bedard is expected to go No. 1 overall, no surprise. After that, the draft gets interesting. Buckle up.
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