The 2023 NHL draft begins Wednesday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., and the Chicago Blackhawks are on the clock. Here’s what to know about the draft.
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The Anaheim Ducks are scheduled to pick at No. 2, followed by the Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks and Montreal Canadiens.No. 1 pick Patrick Kane tries on his new Blackhawks sweater while standing with then-general manager Dale Tallon as he is introduced on June 25, 2007, at the United Center. Patrick Kane, Derrick Rose and more: Nine No. 1 draft picks made by Chicago’s professional sports teamsThe Hawks took defenseman Kevin Korchinski with the No. 7 pick in the 2022 draft, the first of three first-round selections. They pickedand Sam Rinzel at No. 25. They chose two centers — Paul Ludwinski and Ryan Greene — in the second round.
After finishing with the third-worst record in 2022-23, the Hawks had an 11.5% chance at the No. 1 pick and defied the odds, winning the draft lottery.
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