NHL Draft 2023 Live Stream

Connor Bedard, a highly regarded talent, has long been hailed as a generational prospect. However, this year's deep draft class presents a remarkable opportunity for the first round and beyond.

According to Dan Marr, the director of NHL Central Scouting, Bedard, a center for the Regina Pats, and Adam Fantilli, the recipient of the Hobey Baker Award, possess the potential to make a similar impact in the NHL as the renowned Edmonton Oilers duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Marr stated during the recent combine that within the top 10 to 15 picks, depending on the source, there are several exceptional players who could become true stars if they reach their full potential. Furthermore, he emphasized that among the subsequent 15 selections, some players might surpass those chosen within the top 15. The draft lottery winners, the Chicago Blackhawks, will claim the highly coveted No. 1 overall pick and are expected to select Bedard, who amassed an impressive 143 points in 57 games. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks are likely to secure the No. 2 overall pick and are projected to choose Fantilli, who tallied 65 points in 36 games while winning the Hobey Baker Award. Notable prospects from NHL Central Scouting include North American forwards William Smith, Matthew Wood, and Ryan Leonard, as well as international forwards Leo Carlsson from Sweden and Matvei Michkov from Russia. Marr confidently asserted that the top 50 prospects in this year's draft class all possess significant potential for future success. Key Details About the 2023 NHL Draft: When and where will the NHL draft take place? The first round of the NHL draft will commence at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 28, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The second through seventh rounds will follow on Thursday, June 29, starting at 11 a.m. ET. How can I watch the NHL draft? The initial day of the NHL draft will be broadcasted on ESPN, while the subsequent rounds can be viewed on the NHL Network. How can I stream the NHL draft live? Both days of the NHL draft can be live-streamed through ESPN+. What is the order of the first round in the NHL draft? 1. Chicago Blackhawks

2. Anaheim Ducks

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 Ottawa Senators)

13. Buffalo Sabres

14. Pittsburgh Penguins

15. Nashville Predators

16. Calgary Flames

17. Detroit Red Wings (from New York Islanders via Vancouver Canucks)

18. Winnipeg Jets

19. Chicago Blackhawks (from Tampa Bay Lightning)

20. Seattle Kraken

21. Minnesota Wild

22. Philadelphia Flyers (from Los Angeles Kings via Columbus Blue Jackets)

23. New York Rangers

24. Nashville Predators (from Edmonton Oilers)

25. St. Louis Blues (from Toronto Maple Leafs)

26. San Jose Sharks (from New Jersey Devils)

27. Colorado Avalanche

28. Toronto Maple Leafs (from Boston Bruins via Washington Capitals)

29. St. Louis Blues (from Dallas Stars via New York Rangers)

30. Carolina Hurricanes

31. Colorado Avalanche (from Florida Panthers via Montreal Canadiens)

32. Vegas Golden Knights Which NHL draft prospect presents an element of unpredictability? Michkov possesses exceptional skill and is considered a top five prospect. However, he is currently under contract in the Kontinental Hockey League until the 2025-26 season. This contractual obligation may cause him to slide down in the draft rankings. Nevertheless, a patient team could still choose to select him early.