The Anaheim Ducks welcome Leo Carlsson to the family as the second pick of the NHL Draft 2023 at Bridgeport Arena. 

Leading up to the NHL Draft 2023, the Ducks were rumored to choose Adam Fantilli or Will Smith, but had the first surprise of the draft. 

Carlsson currently plays center for Orebo. His experience in this position will make him a valuable addition to the Anaheim Ducks. 

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Leo Carlsson Is The Second Overall Pick For The Anaheim Ducks!

Here's the moment Leo Carlsson became the newest Duck. #FlyTogether | @Honda pic.twitter.com/6rvf3hMkx2

— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) June 28, 2023

Leo Carlsson Is Anaheim's New Star Player

Leo Carlsson is gonna be an absolute star. Arguably the best hockey sense in the draft and probably the best defensive instincts. Not to mention his playmaking is off the charts. Also, he’s big. 6’3” and 194 lbs. and will continue to grow

— CJ Woodling (@CJWoodling) June 28, 2023

Scouting Report: No. 2 Anaheim Ducks Select: Leo Carlsson, C

Leo Carlsson, FloHockey's No. 3 prospect, is a big center with extreme intelligence and high-end skills. He plays the game cerebrally and puts himself in the right positions a lot. His foot speed isn't as strong as some of the other players, but he makes up for it with good anticipation and positioning. He played mostly on the wing this year, but should be a good two-way center. His size gives him a lot of advantage, but Carlsson has great touch. He projects as a No. 1 center if he hits all benchmarks.

-Chris Peters

2023 NHL Draft Order

1. Chicago Blackhawks - Connor Bedard
2. Anaheim Ducks - Leo Carlsson
3. Columbus Blue Jackets 
4. San Jose Sharks
5. Montreal Canadiens
6. Arizona Coyotes
7. Philadelphia Flyers
8. Washington Capitals
9. Detroit Red Wings
10. St. Louis Blues
11. Vancouver Canucks
12. Arizona  Coyotes (from Ottowa)
13. Buffalo Sabres
14. Pittsburgh Penguins
15. Nashville Predators
16. Calgary Flames
17. Detroit Red Wings (from New York)
18. Winnipeg Jets
19. Chicago Blackhawks (from Tampa Bay) 
20. Seattle Kraken
21. Minnesota Wild
22. Philadelphia Flyers(from Los Angeles) 
23. NY Rangers
24. Nashville  Predators (from Edmonton)
25. St. Louis Blues (from Toronto)
26. San Jose Sharks(From New Jersey)
27. Colorado Avalanche
28. Toronto Maple Leafs (From Boston)
29. St. Louis Blues (From Dallas)
30. Carolina Hurricanes
31. Montreal Canadiens (from Florida) 
32. Vegas Golden Knights

How to Watch the 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.