Every now and then, there’s a heated debate about who should be the top pick of an NHL draft. That isn't the case this year, as Connor Bedard is a lock to go first overall to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Drama lovers need not worry, though. While the No. 1 pick debate is non-existent, there are plenty of other fascinating questions bubbling around the 2023 NHL Draft, which takes place on Wednesday and Thursday.
Will there be more big trades involving players already in the NHL?
It sure seems like it. There's already been plenty of action leading up to the draft, with the Kings landing Pierre-Luc Dubois in a blockbuster, the Flames shipping Tyler Toffoli to New Jersey, and the Blackhawks acquiring Taylor Hall, just to name a few.