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Chicago Blackhawks Win the Connor Bedard Sweepstakes

Blackhawks Secure No. 1 Pick in 2023 NHL Draft

Draft Lottery Results Announced on ESPN

Chicago, Illinois - May 9, 2023 - The Chicago Blackhawks have emerged victorious from the 2023 NHL Draft lottery, securing the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft. The lottery results were announced on ESPN on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 3:37 PM EDT.

The highly anticipated draft lottery determines the selection order for the first 16 picks in the first round of the NHL Draft. The Blackhawks had a 22.5% chance of winning the lottery, and their victory means they will have the opportunity to select Connor Bedard, the top-ranked prospect in this year's draft.

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