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How the first round of the 2023 NHL entry draft unfolded - Toronto Sun

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Connor Bedard is selected by the Chicago Blackhawks with the first overall pick during round one of the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena on June 28, 2023 in Nashville. Photo by Bruce Bennett /Getty Images

A glance at how the first round of the 2023 National Hockey League draft unfolded on Wednesday night at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville:

1. Chicago — Connor Bedard, C, Regina (WHL)

Franchise player has earned all the accolades that have come his way.

2. Anaheim — Leo Carlsson, C/W, Orebro (Sweden)

Has all the tools to be a No. 1 centre in the NHL.

3. Columbus — Adam Fantilli, C, Michigan (NCAA)

Hobey Baker Award winner isn’t far from starring for the Blue Jackets.

4. San Jose — Will Smith, C, USA U18 (NTDP)

Smart in all areas of the ice. Stickhandling is superior.

5. Montreal — David Reinbacher, D, Kloten (Switzerland)

Does everything above average from his spot on right defence.

6. Arizona — Dmitri Simashev, D, Yaroslavl Jr. (Russia)

Coyotes surprise, jumping up to take the big, physical defender.

7. Philadelphia — Matvei Michkov, RW, SKA St. Petersburg (KHL)

Few in the draft as talented. Will be worth wait for Flyers.

8. Washington — Ryan Leonard, RW, USA U18 (NTDP)

Combination of skill and grit should translate to long NHL career.

9. Detroit — Nate Danielson, C, Brandon (WHL)

Quickness, shot help round out his strong overall offensive game.

10. St. Louis — Dalibor Dvorsky, C, AIK (Sweden-2)

Solid two-way player makes decisions faster than most his age.

11. Vancouver — Tom Willander, D, Rogle Jr. (Sweden)

Confident, mobile defender is a fine skater who competes each shift.

12. Arizona — Danil But, LW, Yaroslavl Jr. (Russia)

Towering winger has the potential to be an impactful power forward.

13. Buffalo — Zach Benson, LW, Winnipeg (WHL)

Lack of size doesn’t matter. Lots of character to go with his skill.

14. Pittsburgh — Brayden Yager, C, Moose Jaw (WHL)

Kyle Dubas’ first pick in Pittsburgh has top-six vision and talent.

15. Nashville — Matthew Wood, RW, Connecticut (NCAA)

Performed at point-a-game pace in rookie season in college hockey.

16. Calgary — Samuel Honzek, LW, Vancouver (WHL)

Slovakia native had competitive nature in first season in North America.

17. Detroit — Axel Sandin Pellikka, D, Skelleftea Jr. (Sweden)

Two-way D-man is smart in transition and can run a power play.

18. Winnipeg — Colby Barlow, LW, Owen Sound (OHL)

Goals, leadership, character — Barlow supplied it all as Attack captain.

19. Chicago — Oliver Moore, C, USA U18 (NTDP)

Versatile playmaker regarded as the fastest skater in the draft.

20. Seattle — Eduard Sale, LW, Brno (Czechia)

Skilled player with scoring touch, working on being more consistent.

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