Bleacher Report · Jun 24, 2023
2023 NHL Mock Draft: Latest Expert Predictions for 1st-Round Prospects
The NBA held its draft on Thursday, and the NHL is set to follow suit next Wednesday. The action is scheduled to begin on Wednesday in Nashville, and the two-day event should be filled with both excitement and drama.
While the NHL's top prospect might not be generating as much buzz as the NBA's Victor Wembanyama, Connor Bedard is widely considered a generational talent and a virtual lock for the Chicago Blackhawks at No. 1
Things are a bit more unsettled after that, though, and trades could always impact the drat picture as teams look to maneuver around the board, improve rosters and unload salary.