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NHL 26: 5 Teams to Rebuild in Franchise Mode

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Can Connor Bedard still win Calder Trophy after missing 6-8 weeks?

Bedard underwent surgery Monday on his fractured jaw and isn’t expected to return to action until late February at the earlier. With Luke Hughes, Brock Faber and others in the mix, let’s evaluate his chances of still being the NHL’s rookie of the year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Helene Elliott: Ducks surprise by picking Leo Carlsson in NHL draft, but choice makes sense

LOS ANGELES — The more Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek saw of Swedish center Leo Carlsson on and off the ice, the more impressed Verbeek became.

Los Angeles Times

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Flyers draft Russian winger Matvei Michkov with the No. 7 overall pick

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The biggest question entering the 2023 NHL draft was which team would select Russian winger Matvei Michkov. It turned out to be the Flyers, who determined Michkov was worth the risk at No. 7 overall on Wednesday night.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ducks select Leo Carlsson with No. 2 overall pick in NHL draft

The Ducks turned to Sweden in hopes of fast-tracking their rebuilding process, selecting talented center Leo Carlsson of Orebro HK with the No. 2 pick at the NHL draft on Wednesday in Nashville.

The Orange County Register

Ranking the top-32 hockey prospects ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft

Who are the top prospects heading into the 2023 NHL Draft?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Predicting the top-5 picks at the 2023 NHL Draft

Who will be at the top of the 2023 NHL Draft class this summer?

USA Today Sports Media Group

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NHL mock draft: After Blackhawks pick Connor Bedard, the order becomes less obvious

A rough guess on how things might — but inevitably won’t exactly — play out with all 32 first-round picks (as well as the Hawks’ four second-round picks).

Chicago Sun-Times

Connor Bedard ‘living in the moment’ after meeting again with Blackhawks at NHL combine

The Hawks will unquestionably make Bedard the No. 1 overall pick later this month — something Bedard said he will consider a “huge honor.” But in the meantime, the no-ego, no-frills star prospect is focusing on staying grounded.

Chicago Sun-Times

Connor Bedard’s ‘special way’ has special sway for Blackhawks, but pick not official yet

Hawks amateur scouting director Mike Doneghey analyzes Bedard’s elite skills, the rest of this year’s loaded draft class and his staff’s plans for next month in Nashville.

Chicago Sun-Times

With the Michigan Move, Hockey Is Breaking Into a New Dimension

Lacrosse-style goals used to be rare—and taboo—in the NHL. But young players are going vertical more and more, including in the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated

Phil Thompson: Chicago Blackhawks’ race to the bottom of the standings — and the best odds for the No. 1 pick — is shaping up to be a nailbiter

The fan bases of the Chicago Bears and Blackhawks are in different places right now.

Chicago Tribune

Blackhawks’ 2023 draft outlook: Leo Carlsson emerging as fourth elite option

Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli and Matvei Michkov were already considered the can’t-go-wrong top three. But Carlsson’s breakthrough gives the Hawks insurance if they finish second-to-last in the NHL this season and lose both draft lotteries.

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