It’s time for one of the most anticipated events of the season - the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. First round picks are set to start June 28, and the remaining rounds continue on June 29. 

It’s almost certain that the night will start off with the Chicago Blackhawks choosing Connor Bedard as No. 1 pick. Bedard’s 2022-2023 season stats make him one of the most exciting prospects hockey has seen in a long time.

The rest of the night could also determine the future outlook for some NHL teams, including their expectations for next season. 

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How To Watch NHL Draft 2023

The NHL draft first round will air on ESPN, ESPN+ and the rest on the NHL Network.

FloHockey’s podcast, Talking Hockey Sense, is providing breakdowns before and during the draft. 

2023 NHL Draft Order 

1st Round

1. Chicago
2. Anaheim
3. Columbus
4. San Jose
5. Montreal
6. Arizona
7. Philadelphia
8. Washington
9. Detroit
10. St. Louis
11. Vancouver
12. Arizona (from Ottowa)
13. Buffalo
14. Pittsburgh
15. Nashville
16. Calgary
17. Detroit (from New York)
18. Winnipeg
19. Chicago (from Tampa Bay) 
20. Seattle
21. Minnesota
22. Philadelphia (from Los Angeles) 
23. NY Rangers
24. Nashville (from Edmonton)
25. St. Louis (from Toronto)
26. San Jose (From New Jersey)
27. Colorado
28. Toronto (From Boston)
29. St. Louis (From Dallas)
30. Carolina
31. Montreal (from Florida) 
32. Vegas

NHL Mock Draft Projections 

Chicago Blackhawks get the first pick of the night. According FloHockey’s mock draft, this will likely be Connor Bedard. The 17-year old played center with the Regina Pats in the 2022-2023 season.  The numbers speak for themselves when looking at his past season performance. 

Racking up 71 goals and 143 points in 57 WHL regular season games, Bedard is the consensus No.1 overall pick. 

The Anaheim Ducks will pick second and are likely to select Michigan Hockey star Adam Fantilli.

Here are more of FloHockey’s NHL Draft profiles: 

• Jayden Perron An Incredibly Creative Playmaker
• Michael Hrabal Potential First-Round Goalie
• Why Gavin Brindley Plays With A Chip On HIs Shoulder And Keeps Moving Up Draft Boards

Take a look at the rest of the predictions for the night on FloHockey’s 2023 NHL Draft Mock 1.0

When Is The NHL Draft? 

The 2023 NHL Draft starts on June 28 - June 29 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.  

The first round is Wednesday June 28 at 7 p.m EST. Rounds 2-7 are Thursday, June 29 at 11 a.m EST.