With the IIHF U-18 world championships done, the main scouting season is nearing an end for the 2023 NHL Draft, with only the final rounds of junior playoffs and a handful of athletes at the senior world championships.
With Canada suffering a dismal showing at the U-18s, a few players saw their draft stock drop, while the Americans and Swedes saw a boost for their top players.
The Chicago Blackhawks were gifted the golden ticket at the NHL draft lottery, winning the right to select first overall and choose Connor Bedard.