Business is booming in Chicago, thanks to Connor Bedard.
The Blackhawks told ESPN on Tuesday morning that they have made $5.2 million in ticketing revenue in less than a day after the team won the 2023 NHL draft lottery. Bedard, a 17-year-old center from Canada, is the projected No. 1 pick in June's draft. A rival general manager told ESPN that Bedard is "the best NHL prospect since Connor McDavid" while a rival scout told ESPN "he's a generational talent who can change the complexion of a franchise."
The Blackhawks said they sold 500 full season ticket packages in the first 90 minutes after the lottery results were announced on Monday night.