2023 Nhl Mock Draft

2023 NHL Draft: Everything You Need to Know

When and Where

The 2023 NHL Draft will take place on Wednesday, June 28th and Thursday, June 29th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Round one will be held on Wednesday, with rounds two through seven taking place on Thursday.

Top Prospects

The 2023 NHL Draft is expected to be one of the most talented in recent years, with several highly-touted prospects available. Some of the top names to watch include:

• Connor Bedard, C, Regina Pats (WHL): Bedard is considered the top prospect in the draft, and many believe he could be the best player to enter the NHL since Connor McDavid.
• Adam Fantilli, C, Chicago Steel (USHL): Fantilli is another highly-skilled centerman who is expected to go high in the draft.
• Matvei Michkov, RW, SKA St. Petersburg (KHL): Michkov is a dynamic winger who has already played in the KHL, Russia's top professional league.

Chicago Blackhawks Win Draft Lottery

The Chicago Blackhawks won the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery on Monday, giving them the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. The Blackhawks have not won a draft lottery since 2007, when they selected Patrick Kane.

NHL Draft Mock Draft

With the draft just around the corner, many experts have released their mock drafts. Here is a look at what some of the experts are predicting:

• The Athletic: Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, and Leo Carlsson
• ESPN: Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, and Matvei Michkov
• Sportsnet: Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, and Leo Carlsson