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The highly anticipated NHL Draft is just around the corner, and hockey fans are eagerly waiting to see which promising young players will be selected by their favorite teams.
This year's draft is particularly exciting, with notable prospects like Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, Will Smith and Matvei Michkov generating significant buzz within the league.
The NHL Draft is scheduled to take place on June 28 and June 29. The first round will be held on June 28 at 7 pm ET, while rounds 2 to 7 will commence the following morning at 11 am ET. The event will be hosted at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
Viewers in the United States can catch the NHL Draft on ESPN with a cable subscription. Additionally, the first round will be available for streaming on ESPN+.
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The subsequent rounds will be televised on the NHL Network. If you don't have access to cable, you can explore alternative streaming options to watch the NHL Draft. ESPN+ and Fubo are platforms that offer live-streaming services for sports events and may provide coverage of the draft. However, there are associated costs with these services.
For Canadian viewers, the NHL Draft will be broadcast on Sportsnet and TVA Sports. Additionally, the draft will be streamed live on SN Now, an online streaming service provided by Sportsnet.
2023 NHL Draft: Chicago Blackhawks set to pick Connor Bedard first overall
Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in an exciting position after winning the draft lottery and securing the first overall pick. The consensus is that Connor Bedard, widely regarded as the future of the sport, will be the obvious choice for the top spot.
Despite initially having only the third-best odds of winning the lottery, with an 11.5% chance, the Blackhawks managed to secure top spot and now have the chance to select Bedard. The young talent has the potential to transform the franchise into a serious contender for championships.
While the identity of the first overall pick is all but set in stone, there is still a sense of suspense and intrigue surrounding the subsequent picks. As such, the draft promises to be an exciting event as teams make their selections and shape the future of their organizations.
