2023 NHL Draft: First Round Results and Analysis

Top Picks and Analysis

The first round of the 2023 NHL Draft concluded with Connor Bedard being selected first overall by the Chicago Blackhawks. The Sporting News provides comprehensive coverage of all 32 picks, including analysis and grades for each.

Complete Draft Results

For a full breakdown of all picks in the first round, along with grades from industry experts, refer to the 2023 NHL Draft First Round results table.

Top 100 Big Board

The Sporting News has compiled a Top 100 Big Board, which ranks the best prospects eligible for the 2023 NHL Draft.

Additional Coverage

For in-depth insights and commentary on the 2023 NHL Draft, check out the following articles by our experts:

Sean Gentille: "2023 NHL Draft: Grading all 32 first-round picks"
Sean McIndoe: "The winners and losers of the 2023 NHL Draft"
Corey Pronman: "2023 NHL Draft: My top 10 picks and a few surprises"

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