The 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held Wednesday and Thursday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The first round will be Wednesday (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are Thursday (11 a.m. ET; NHLN, SN, TVAS). NHL.com is counting down to the draft with in-depth profiles on top prospects, podcasts and other features. NHL.com's full draft coverage can be found here.
Bedard receives E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence
Projected No. 1 pick of 2023 NHL Draft honored for character, competitiveness, athleticism
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Bedard takes home the EJ McGuire Award
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Connor Bedard interviewed at the Pre-Show