“Blackhawks” get the first pick in the draft, Merzlikin’s “Blue Jackets” will draft the third – Hockey – Sportacentrs.com

The Chicago Blackhawks had an 11.5% chance of getting the first pick. The Blackhawks got the first pick for the second time in team history. The last time it happened was in 2007, when it chose Patrick Kane.

of 2023 draft the first round of the ceremony will take place on June 28 in Nashville, with the remaining rounds on June 29. The Anaheim “Ducks” got the second pick, while the Columbus “Blue Jackets” represented by Elvia Merzlikina got the third pick in the first round of the draft.

“When I saw my team’s logo, I was pleasantly surprised,” Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson commented after the draw. “Everyone understands the impact a first pick can have in the right year. Hopefully this pick will make a difference for our team and our city.”

Bedard, who is most likely to become the first choice, spent the final season before the NHL in the Western Hockey League. The captain of the unit “Regina Pats” accumulated 143 points in the regular season (71+72), but in seven playoff games he had 20 points (10+10).

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