Almost all of the draft positions in the 2023 NHL Draft have been finalized, and Connor Bedard is likely bound for the Windy City. So Washington could go with either a center or a defenseman here. First, the Coyotes need a game-breaking player. Morreale -- Eduard Sale, LW, Brno (CZE): A talented forward with great offensive instincts who can shoot and pass with good accuracy. The most comprehensive solution to manage all your complex and ever-expanding tax and compliance needs. 98 jersey, which he's worn for much of his career. How he projects at the NHL level is fascinating, but in Toronto he could be a really nice complimentary piece with some of their other firepower. CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard with the first pick in the NHL draft on Wednesday night, kick-starting a hopeful new era with a highly skilled offensive forward who's drawn comparisons to Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby. 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Here's their list of picks entering draft night: While Connor Bedard will provide an automatic improvement to the center ranks, there's still a dearth of center talent throughout the Blackhawks' minor league system. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. 16. Having a couple years to sort that out while owning the rights to this potential superstar makes a lot of sense for all involved parties. Picking him would complement Reinbacher in Arizonas draft haul. Los Angeles-based sports reporter who interviews the most impactful athletes and executives in the world. Stanley Cup Final | Golden Knights vs. Panthers. It's just a media site that happens to cover MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago Blackhawks. Just as fellow Swede Nicklas Backstrom slid to No. The Swedish defenseman has shot up draft boards and is considered to be one of the top blueliners at the draft. Coyotes: David Reinbacher, D, Kloten (Switzerland). Detroit would like to get one defenseman out of its two high picks. Kimelman -- Connor Bedard, C, Regina (WHL): Bedard (5-foot-10, 185 pounds) could be the best prospect to enter the NHL since Connor McDavid, who was selected No. Reinbacher may have entered the 2022-23 season as a fairly unknown prospect, but there's now a strong chance he's the first defenseman off the board in 2023. It feels like Danielson does everything well. Arizona, having recently traded cornerstone defenseman Jakub Chychrun, can take him and still nab a talented forward later. Bleacher Nation Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Compared by some to Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes, Pellikka stood out in Sweden's junior league and had five points (two goals, three assists) in 22 games with Skelleftea in the SHL. Matt Carlson Jun 24, 2023 1:17 AM EDT Chicago's Projected Second Round 2023 Picks in THN's Mock Draft Rounds 2-7 of the 2023 NHL Draft will be held on Thursday, June 29 in Nashville.. Chicago Blackhawks: Connor Bedard. Musty makes sense for Seattle, which has prioritized centers and defensemen in its first two draft classes. None of MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Cubs, the Bears, the Bulls, the White Sox, or the Blackhawks have endorsed, supported, directed, or participated in the creation of the content at this site, or in the creation of the site itself. The Jets don't generate a ton of offense from the back end, and adding someone like Gulyayev could eventually help open up the offense more. On Friday, Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr said: He has eyes in the back of his head Hes a magician. He would make a lot of sense for the Blackhawks that is, of course, if they dont move up (or back). Picks 17-32 will be determined by the results of the playoffs. "It's hard to put into words," Bedard said about being drafted by the six-time champions. This is the second time that Nashville will host a draft. He is the author of two books about the Blackhawks, most recently "Chicago Blackhawks: An Illustrated Timeline" (Reedy Press, 2021). The Blackhawks also hold the No. 1 pick, but Anaheim lost the lottery and will pick second. But he can skate well and moves the puck well. Morreale -- Oliver Moore: Moore has elite speed and is a potential top-line NHL player someday; he'll attend the University of Minnesota next season. This is a prime . Morreale -- Gabriel Perreault: Perreault led the NTDP in goals, assists and points this season before finishing second among all players at the U-18 Worlds with 18 points (five goals, 13 assists) in seven games. Welcome to the 2023 NHL draft. They could pursue Dragicevic, Maxim Strbak or Hunter Brzustewicz earlier or wait for Akey or Cam Allen here. Full list of NHL Draft selections | Sporting News Golden Knights +700 Avalanche +750 Maple Leafs +900 Bruins +1000 Devils +1000 Oilers. He can play in traffic and manages that with good hands and hockey sense. The Coyotes don't have much coming through the system on the back end. They also both believe the Anaheim Ducks will select University of Michigan center Adam Fantilli at No. Heres a prospect who has a lot of buzz right now and is climbing a lot of draft boards. The league's 2023 draft is set to begin Wednesday and then wrap up Thursday, with the entirety of the two-day event taking place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. This is a, all-time no-brainer. Landing him here in our mock draft is a nice pick for Chicago. At 5-11 and 175 pounds, Pronman compares him to Calle Jarnkrok as a tough to play against middle-six winger. That cleared the way for the University of Michigan's Adam Fantilli to be snatched up by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sandin Pellikka (5-11, 176) had 36 points (16 goals, 20 assists) in 31 games in Sweden's junior league and was able to use his outstanding skating to create scoring chances off transition. 25. 12, but Arizona can take the risk with its second pick in the first round. Buffalo has struck gold in another UConn product, Tage Thompson. The Flyers have talked about the need to add top-end skill to their prospects group, and Moore has the ability to be a top-six center after he develops his game at the University of Minnesota for at least one season. Team/Country: Regina Pats/Canada. Ritchie would be the perfect foil to Benson in St. Louis. Barring a catastrophic, fireable-worthy decision, Bedard will be joining the Original Six franchise in the fall. He has good size (6-2, 175) and is a very good skater. Round Player Pos Drafted From GP G A Pts PIM; 2023 Entry: 1: 1: Connor Bedard: C: Regina Pats [WHL] 2023 Entry: 19: 1: Oliver Moore: C: U.S. National Development Team [USHL] 2023 Entry: 35: 2: Adam Gajan: G: Chippewa Steel [NAHL] 2023 Entry: 44: 2: Roman Kantserov: R . Honzek checks Davidsons favorite box skating ability while also bringing substantial size. 23. He's quick and agile, reliable and consistent. As a result, the Canadiens, Coyotes, Red Wings, Predators, Blackhawks, Flyers and Sharks all have two selections in the first round, and the Blues own three. They could opt for Axel Sandin Pellikka here, but my sense is Willander is the right package of size (6-1, 180) and strong skating for the Blues to tab him here. Pittsburgh missing the playoffs (thanks to the Blackhawks) led to a complete turnover of their front office. But Musty would be a nice add to their system if the Canes stay put. Kimelman -- Gabriel Perreault, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP): Perreault (5-11, 165), Leonard and Smith were arguably the best line in junior hockey this season, so the Coyotes will gladly take two of them after selecting Leonard at No. Kimelman -- Matvei Michkov: From a pure skill standpoint, Michkov might be second only to Bedard in this year's draft class. He is your future star in Philadelphia. The Blackhawks have already begun refitting their roster to help Bedard's development by acquiring veterans Taylor Hall (the first pick in the 2010 draft) and Nick Foligno in a trade with Boston this week. Morreale -- Connor Bedard: He was flawless in his draft-eligible season and is a generational talent in the making. He will be a major building block for a franchise in need of high-end talent, especially at the center position. 29. Brindley's intelligence at both ends of the ice is what makes him stand out among his peers. Build the strongest argument relying on authoritative content, attorney-editor expertise, and industry defining technology. Flames: Dmitri Simashev, D, Lokomotiv (Russia). The Minnesota Wild, wild.com, "The State of Hockey" and State of Hockey flag image are trademarks of Minnesota Sports & Entertainment. Round 5, 135th overall: Chicago traded its natural fifth-round selection and forward Mattias Janmark to Vegas on April 12, 2021 in exchange for the Golden Knights' 2022 third-round pick and a 2021 . NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. His release is quick, the puck gets on goaltenders at a high speed and most importantly, it's accurate. He's mobile and has the makings of a potential power play quarterback in the NHL. The center brings a strong, well-rounded game and the Flyers would be smart to snag Dvorsky. All Rights Reserved. There's a strong argument to be made that no one has drafted better in recent years than the Wild, and they take another great selection in Barlow. Michkov is signed with SKA until the 2025-26 season, which is why some experts and scouts feel he could drop in the draft. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. 5 in 2022. I couldn't be happier," Bedard said. You couldn't have scripted it any better.". 51. Chicago Blackhawks: Connor Bedard, C, Regina (WHL) This one has been settled for a while. The 2023 Hobey Baker winner joins a young Ducks core of Trevor Zegras, Troy Terry, Mason McTavish, Jamie Drysdale and Olen Zellweger. He was compared to Buffalos Tage Thompson on Friday, so making them teammates kinda sorta feels like a plan here. Here's who Chicago will take in the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft: No. They cheered even louder, followed by chants of "Let's go Hawks!" Height/Weight: 5-10, 185 lbs. But more than the skill, Leonard (6-foot, 192) plays a feisty game, reminiscent of Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers. But the Canadiens have started to put some good young pieces in place with forwards Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovsky, and defensemen Kaiden Guhle, Justin Barron and Jordan Harris. "I got to make it first, but that would be unreal. Musty (6-2, 200) has good size and produced 78 points in 58 games for Sudbury in the OHL this past season. That leads to a wide range of possible landing spots. Adam Gajan speaks to the media after being picked by the Blackhawks during the second round of the NHL draft on June 29, 2023. June 28 (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard with the first pick of the NHL Draft on Wednesday in hopes the young centre can help bring the storied franchise back into contention for a Stanley Cup. Kraken: Quentin Musty, LW, Sudbury (OHL). Similarly to Reinbacher at No. Kimelman -- Oliver Moore, C, USA U-18 (NTDP): Moore (5-11, 188) does everything at a high pace, with a skill set that is reminiscent of Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin. For the second consecutive season, the Coyotes use a first-round pick on a Winnipeg Ice member. From Rangers: Beau Akey, D, Barrie (OHL). 1 pick in NHL draft, Retired judge accused of bilking Tuskegee Airman asks to be disbarred, citing evidence in the case, How to experience the NASCAR race and related events for free, NASCAR fans flock to Chicago Street Race course for a peek at final preparations, Hazy, crazy days, with shroud of smoke and seismic court decisions, Senate Democrats, business groups at odds over biometric privacy law, Chicago-area student borrowers on the hook again after high court rejects Bidens loan forgiveness program. He is one of the most versatile players in the draft, and the USA U18 product owns one of the silkiest pairs of mitts you will find. Tonight will decide the future of many NHL prospects, including projected 1st overall pick Connor Bedard by the Chicago Blackhawks. Theres a chance he goes back to Michigan for a sophomore year; that might make sense with the Ducks still building. Perreault is constantly creating offensive chances, whether that's by himself and creating space, or finding his teammates. Brindley is versatile as he can play both center and wing, which certainly bodes well for him finding a spot on the Habs' roster. With the 2023 NHL Draft Combine in the rear view mirror and some trades already impacting the draft order in the first three rounds of the coming draft, weve now entered mock draft season with a lot of heat. Anticipation of Connor Bedard's draft day will finally come to a close, and fans will learn where the next tier including Adam Fantilli, Leo Carlsson, and the hotly debated Matvei Michkov will land. There are going to be lots of folks throwing their predictions and projections for the 2023 NHL Draft out there, so why not drop a Bleacher Nation Mock Draft? Morreale -- Nate Danielson, C, Brandon (WHL): It's a great opportunity for the Sabres to add a skilled right-handed shot with vision and patience with the puck. Talent often wins out above all else, though. But with him off the board, I think Philly goes with one of the most well-liked prospects outside of the top five in this class. 1 this year. The Leafs don't have many prospects down the middle and can use this year's first-rounder that they acquired from the Bruins on him. Kimelman -- Samuel Honzek, LW, Vancouver (WHL): Honzek's strength and hockey IQ stood out this season, his first in the WHL after coming over from his native Slovakia. The NHL Draft Lottery saw a stunning result in the Chicago Blackhawks winning the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery. He likely projects as a middle-six wing and secondary scorer, but thats what you get in the middle of the second round even in a good, deep draft. 8. 18 just in front of the Blackhawks.If that happens, I would have to think the Blackhawks at least make a call about swapping up one spot to get him. Pick No. Comments by third parties are neither sponsored or endorsed by Bleacher Nation. Blackhawks 2023 NHL Draft Targets: Oliver Moore. One of a number of prospects from the national program, Leonard, the brother of current Predator John Leonard, did the dirty work on a line with the skilled Smith and Gabe Perreault. 41) and Vasily Podkolzin (2019, No. 1 pick in Patrick Kane, they'll have a chance to reset their rebuild rather quickly by adding consensus top prospect Connor Bedard to the fold. The Hurricanes need to add a scorer to its organization. 16, as the Flames select the dynamic Perreault. Screen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. He had six points (four goals, two assists) in five games for Czechia at the U-18 Worlds. Now would be a good time to address the defense, and Reinbacher (6-2, 185) appears to be the best defenseman prospect available. 2) and forward Filip Mesar (Canadiens, No. 28. He can win battles in the corner and shows great skill in tight spaces, and led fourth-place Slovakia with 13 points (eight goals, five assists) in seven games at the U-18 Worlds. Information on Bleacher Nation may contain errors or inaccuracies, though we try to avoid them. In helping the United States win the gold medal at the 2023 IIHF Under-18 World Championship last month, he led the tournament with 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in seven games, matching the U.S. record set by Jack Hughes at the 2019 tournament. Copyright 1999-2020 Minnesota Sports & Entertainment and the National Hockey League. His season didnt go as well as some might have hoped, but he presents a big package (6-3, 212) and skates well, making him a nice add for the Blues late in the first round of our mock draft. 18 overall compares him to Minnesotas Joel Eriksson Ek, which would be a nice compliment to Filip Chytil down the middle in a couple years for the Rangers. And he produced (78 points in 68 regular-season games) in a really good WHL this past season with Brandon. 12 min read. Video: NHL Tonight on Adam Fantilli and Leo Carlsson. The Saskatoon Blades blue liner is an extremely fluid defenseman. 55. His elite skating abilities allow him to be a threat in the transition game, and he also uses it to his advantage when gapping up on opponents. Ritchie's appeal is his build, he stands at 6-2 as a center. Predators: Daniil But, LW, Yaroslavl (Russia). 3. Of course, there's no way to know until it happens when the first round starts tonight at 6 p.m. CT (ESPN, SN, TVAS). Pronman has him at No. and Other Blackhawks Bullets, 2023 NHL Draft First Round: Blackhawks Selections, Pick-by-Pick Analysis, More, NBA Free Agency: All the Significant Signings and Details (Live Updates), WHOA The Royals Have Already Traded Aroldis Chapman. Mock drafts have had him penciled in at No. 1 center and Ritchie (6-2, 184) has that kind of upside. The bustle was palpable less than 24 hours before drivers start their engines. This feels like a lottery ticket (remember Sam Rinzel?) AP file photo Plenty of teams will face difficult decisions in the 2023 NHL Draft the most talented and, thus, the most important draft in years but not the Blackhawks. Hes a terrific skater who uses his modest size (5-11, 182) very well. It could be Carlsson, but Im betting on the Jackets selecting the American center who will skate for Boston College in the fall. With the first pick in 2023 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks select. Avalanche: Otto Stenberg, C, Frolunda (Sweden). Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images The lottery balls bounced in favor of Chicago as they won the No. Front offices have been known to have a "change of heart" in the days, minutes and moments leading up to a team's pick. But I think Brindleys size is going to cause a slide, and the Blackhawks pass on him to take a bigger player who was also very productive in Gauthier. Hes an offensive threat with the puck who makes things happen. Rangers: Colby Barlow, LW, Owen Sound (OHL). Bedard is a generational talent who will change the trajectory of the Chicago Blackhawks. 2 45: Buffalo Sabres Jayden Perron, RW2 46: Nashville Predators Hunter Brzustewicz, RHD2 47: Nashville Predators Kasper Halttunen, RW2 48: Calgary Flames Arttu Krki, LHD2 49: New York Islanders Mathieu Cataford, C2 50: Seattle Kraken Carson Rehkopf, LW2 51: Chicago Blackhawks Carey Terrance, C. Terrance scored 30 goals for Kitchener in the OHL this past season. Chicago won their last three Stanley Cups in 2010, 2013 and 2015 but have not advanced past the first round of the playoffs since, and committed to a rebuild where they would focus on developing young players. NHL 2023 Mock Draft. Bedard may break camp as Chicago's first-line center . 17-28 slots are also finalized. 4. Ducks: Adam Fantilli, C, Michigan (NCAA). 9, but get a safer pick in Danielson to round out their offense. Floridas run to the Stanley Cup Final hurt Montreal, which hoped this pick would be 17th. 1 center in Columbus. 31. 2 in the 2023 NHL Draft? NHL PLAYOFFS:FULL BRACKET|PREDICTIONS|POWER RANKINGS. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Who will be selected No. They have a really good forward group right now, so theres no rush on Ziemmer getting to the NHL and they can work on the skating part of his game. 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