I'm not sure if tanking right after signing Johnny Gaudreau to a long-term deal was the original plan for the Blue Jackets, but if it was, it was pretty brilliant. The leagues 2023 draft lottery will take place that night at 6 p.m. CT and the first overall and other top picks will be determined. In Suzuki and Caufield, the Canadiens already have a couple of cornerstone players in place, and they have a good amount of money coming off the books after this season. Who were the biggest winners and losers among the 32 NFL teams 2023 draft classes? 2. There is still plenty of time for Arizona to go ice cold and sink like a stone. He's also really good on the power play and has a terrific shot. So here's an early look at the Top 16 names for the 2023 NHL Draft, ones Chicago fans should start to familiarize themselves with. "And I commend (general manager) Kyle (Davidson) and his team for their leadership in navigating this challenging trade deadline. Chicago will retain 50% of Kane's $10.5 million contract, and the Arizona Coyotes signed on to take on 50% of that, meaning Kane will count for only $2.625 million against the Rangers' cap. Teams cannot win the lottery more than twice in a five-year span, dating back to 2022. The remainder of the draft order is set by the inverse order of the standings. The earlier the Lightning lose, the sooner the Blackhawks pick for a second time in the first round. Wright gives the Bears a mean tackle for their offensive line. Team Names: Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Black Hawks. He also has quick hands. With the fifth choice in this draft, Will Smith would check a lot of boxes for the Blackhawks. The 6-foot-5, 254-pound draftee brings elite speed and explosion. 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If a team in the 12-16 range wins the first drawing, the first pick will be awarded to the worst team. Now that the draft is in the books, its time to run through perceived winners and losers with the dust settling. Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. Chicago is last in goals scored (79) and 26th in goals allowed (137). At the 2023 World Juniors, Bedard set the record for most career points by a Canadian (36) and most career goals by a Canadian (17). Because of Karlsson's sudden bounce-back, there is a chance the Sharks might be able to unload his massive contract in a trade. Still, it was a good time to be had by everyone who did make a selection. Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles and QB Justin Fields: Speaking of a newer general manager who can work the phones. Despite all their best efforts, the Ducks still do not have the best chance of landing the No. Wicks brings a 39-inch vertical, so hes a potential developmental tight-window threat. Some of their young talent has shown progress with players like Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield coming into their own. "This has been an emotional time for me and my family, but I feel this decision puts me in the best spot to immediately win another Stanley Cup. Finishing the season third-worst in the league standings, the Blackhawks will learn the fate of their natural first-round pick in next week's NHL Draft Lottery. If Montreal can flip a couple players for future assets at the trade deadline, it will be sitting pretty in June. Weve got the information and the process that we think we can uncover those players, Davidson added. And DuBose was also among the better outside wideouts at the Senior Bowl. Sports Mockery, Inc. 2022 | All rights reserved. Darnell Wright has the ability to be a very special powerhouse offensive tackle. Adam Fantilli - The freshman forward at Michigan was named the recipient of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award as the top player in American college hockey. Matvei Michkov - Once an early contender to threaten Connor Bedard for first overall, the Russian star scored 70 goals at the Russian U-16 level and, in his age-16 season at the U-20 level, set a record for most goals by a 16-year-old at the MHL level with 38 goals and 56 points. Is the Bruins' window to win another Cup closed? The Cubs depth in the upper levels of their farm system is strong on the hitting side but taking blows on the pitching side. Heres the list of who Pronman has heading to Chicago: 38. Pickens won 11.5% of his pass rushes from the interior last season. 1 overall pick. Presented By Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich. All Rights Reserved. Enter Search Term. Its the third midsize bank to fail in two months. Here is the NHL's updated battle for last place and the best chances at the No. Hes an impressively refined receiver who can do it inside and outside. 13. So, theyre sticking with those veteran quarterbacks for at least another season. There isnt a definitive timetable for the Blackhawks rebuild, but 2026 is pushing everyones patience. In Monday night's quarterfinal game against Slovakia, Bedard led team Canada to an overtime win with one of the goals of the year at any level. As a 16-year-old, Stenberg put up 35 points (16 goals, 19 assists) in 38 games for the Frolunda HC J20 team. That pairs well with the dangerous Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs moving forward. Related: 3 rookies crack starting lineup in way-to-soon Detroit Lions depth chart, Related: Lions Brad Holmes calls DAndre Swift trade to Eagles a win-win for everyone. That would be a disservice to our endeavor for acquiring the best players. Dealing away Kane represents Chicago's official turn away from its championship era as it rebuilds through the draft with a new management team and coaching staff in place. Kyle Davidson and his staff have been closely watching Fantilli for the past few years, first with the Chicago Steel and then at Michigan. Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. To put it plainly, the Blackhawks are bad at everything, and it may only get worse. They are one of the worst teams in the NHL, but they aren't quite bad enough to finish last in the NHL, at least not yet. Theres no shortage of talent in that department this year, even with concerns that this draft class is front-loaded. Battle for Bedard: Blackhawks making strong push for No. Josh Filmon, LW 6-2, 159 2021-22 Team: Swift Current (WHL) 90. The Blackhawks have four picks in the 2023 NHL Draft that will be influenced by the postseason performances of three teams. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Bedard enters the draft as arguably the most-hyped hockey prospect since Connor McDavid in 2015. WebThe 2023 NHL Draft Lottery will air on Monday, May 8 at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN for the U.S. as well as Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Both are excellent skaters, with good not great hockey sense, strong motors and subpar frames. They then grabbed tight end Sam LaPorta at the top of Round 2. In the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history, officials seize First Republic Bank, selling its deposits and most of its assets. One league source told me that Bedard, Adam Fantilli and Matvei Michkov would've "easily" gone No. And thats what they needed. Chicago Blackhawks, 26-49-7 (59) - 11.5%, 5. 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"Patrick has earned the opportunity to chase another Stanley Cup," Wirtz wrote. They have been winning games against some of the best teams in the NHL. Its a new era in the division. Zach Benson, LW 5-foot-8, 160 pounds. The Blackhawks have four picks in the 2023 NHL Draft that will be influenced by the postseason performances of three teams. The worst they can do is finish in 29th place, which would guarantee them a top-six draft choice. Green Bay grabbed Iowa edge defender Lukas Van Ness in the first round. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nhl | pageType: stories | Things have gone horribly wrong for the Arizona Coyotes. I get why many wouldnt. So, who might the Blackhawks draft if they landed a No. Here are the five best picks made at any point during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Seamus Casey, RHD 5-10, 172 2022-23 Team: University of Michigan 81. Tab is the Lead Blackhawks voice for BN. Carlsson has enough upside for them to be fine with drafting him. Arizona will get a 2025 third-round pick from the Rangers for facilitating the deal. 1 pick. 15. The thing is, there isnt another player as close to being as sure of a prospect as Michkov beyond the top four players. There is debate whether Matvei Michkov might even be the second-best prospect in this class, but the Blackhawks would prefer not to have to wait for him if they dont have to. In return, the Rangers are sending two draft picks to Chicago -- a conditional 2023 second-round pick and a 2025 fourth-rounder. Blackhawks Finalize Position Of Second 2023 Draft Pick By Isaac Nielsen - May 1, 2023 1 Despite their 2022-23 season being well in the books, the Blackhawks And those Minnesota Vikings are sticking to their path with Kirk Cousins under center, for now, while the Chicago Bears made the most out of moving Pick 1. While that comparison would be a stretch, to say the least, Chicago has the opportunity to draft two potentially perennial producers in the first round this year. 1 overall pick in 2023 NHL Draft - CBSSports.com NHL Power Rankings Expert Picks Odds Battle for They took USC wideout Jordan Addison at Pick 23, which pairs well with world-eater Justin Jefferson on the outside and T.J. Hockenson adding another flavor. 5, which is as low as they could fall. As the Blackhawks find themselves in the unique position of owning two first-round draft picks, it will be interesting to find out which positions they choose to attack with those selections. They enter the lottery with the third-best odds at the No. Right now, Vancouver might be a little too good to land one of the premier selections in the 2023 draft, but that could change with a few major personnel moves. Rockford, Ill. - The Rockford IceHogs defeated the Iowa Wild 3-2 in overtime in Game 1 of the First Round of the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs. The 12-16 seed team that won the first drawing is also locked into their new position. The Lions and Vikings are the odds-on favorites to duke it out at the top of the NFC North in 2023. 1 overall. But his KHL contract runs through 2026, which means he won't make the jump to the NHL until at least three years after he's drafted and even that isn't a sure thing (just look how long it took Kirill Kaprizov to come over). And the Bears added another flavor to their impressive rushing attack built around Justin Fields. He's super skilled, competitive and can absolutely fly. Instead, as the Lightning fell to the Maple Leafs Saturday night, the Blackhawks were able to improve their standing in the upcoming draft. 18, so sticking to the board might have rocked the boat while potentially strengthening the trust in Holmes process through those value hits on Day 2. Functionally, they also have 7.4% odds of ending up with the No. Fantilli led the NCAA in points (65) and goals (30) and was fifth in assists (35) in 36 games. That means he wouldnt join the Blackhawks until at least the 2026-27 season. Kane, a three-time Stanley Cup champion who was picked No. Because, heck, you never Blackhawks could pick anywhere from first to fifth in NHL draft after 30th-place finish The Blue Jackets loss Friday against the Sabres locked the Hawks into third 2. Links to content and the quotation of material from other news sources are not the responsibility of Bleacher Nation. 1 pick: 1. I dont necessarily think that being available to us tomorrow is a prerequisite for us to draft you, Davidson said Thursday. Dvorsky is a smart, reliable two-way center who's offensively gifted but isn't flashy. He is the author of two books about the Blackhawks, most recently "Chicago Blackhawks: An Illustrated Timeline" (Reedy Press, 2021). If the ping pong balls do bounce Montreal's way, that would put the team in an excellent position moving forward. He also isn't afraid to use his size and get physical. What if players like David Reinbacher or Mikhail Gulyayev fall into their laps? Bears 2023 NFL Draft class: Breaking down every pick. All rights reserved (About Us). Offensive lineman Darnell Wright, the Bears first round draft pick, is introduced at Halas Hall. Until then, we speculate. You may have become accustomed to hearing about Bedard, Fantilli, Michkov and Carlsson in the 2023 draft. LaPorta is an athletic tight end who thrives over the middle while gaining yards after the catch. Scott Powers took a shot at predicting all six draft picks, and Corey Pronman evaluated those choices, as he does. He thrives on the power play and is another player whose competitiveness stands out. April 20, 2023. Leo Carlsson verkar vara p spelhumr idag #SHL #slutspel #rebrohk #2023NHLDraft C More pic.twitter.com/JelyWeKe1e, SwehockeyGIFs (@swehockeygifs) April 1, 2023. He would fit how coach Luke Richardson and the Blackhawks would want to play. The Blue Jackets 5-2 loss Friday against the Sabres locked the Hawks, with 59 points, into 30th place in the final league standings. The odds for the team with the second-worst record drops to 13.5 percent, and the chances gradually drop for all 16 teams that do not qualify for the postseason. Jason Lieser Apr 29, 2023, 4:00pm PDT Cubs Cubs put Brandon Hughes on IL for recurring left knee inflammation Six people are reported dead and more than 30 people hospitalized. Chicago Blackhawks, 25-49-6 (.350) - 25.5%. And in the end, whats laid out in front of you is what youve got to deal with, and youve just got to be flexible in that.. Both of those players wouldnt have been world-shattering surprises at Pick 18. Stenberg is probably one of the fastest skaters in this class. Kara Keating. 1 pick and other coveted prospects waiting to be selected at the top of the draft. The Packers spent second-round picks on tight end Luke Musgrave and wide receiver Jayden Reed. 1 overall in the 2022 NHL Draft, which is no disrespect to Juraf Slafkovsky. 5. Pronman: For me, this is a no-brainer, despite all the complications in a Michkov selection. Kane told reporters that the severity of that injury had been overblown, then he went on a tear -- scoring seven goals and 10 points in his four most recent games, before leaving the Blackhawks' West Coast trip Saturday to return to Chicago once the Rangers trade materialized. If the Blackhawks front office was able to hit on both first-round picks as forwards, they would be set for a long time. 3. Blackhawks.com is the official website of the Chicago Blackhawks. He is a menace on both sides of the puck, but especially on offense. Hes a mammoth-sized human who PFF called a poor mans Jordan Davis. Thatll do. I just think the high side on Yager isnt enough at six to take this shot and would hope theres a better alternative. The Official Site of the Chicago Blackhawks. All Rights Reserved. One of those four teams will finish with the best odds for the No. Powers: The Blackhawks think Michkov is talented and likely a future star. Columbus, after dropping it's regular-season finale 5-2 to the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, finished tied for the second-fewest points in the league at 59 with Chicago. If the Rangers are bounced in the first or second round, the Blackhawks will receive their second-round pick in 2023. Dalibor Dvorsky, C 6-foot-1, 190 pounds. If the Canucks are going to tear it all down, they need to make that decision sooner rather than later. Theyll want to best position themselves to have a shot at drafting Macklin Celebrini, next years probable No. The 2023 NFL draft is in the books for the Chicago Bears, and they have welcomed 10 new players to their team. But things are looking better moving forward. The fit with Goff is ideal. As Philadelphia has drifted toward the bottom of the standings, its hopes of calling Connor Bedard's name next summer have risen. 6. With his size, he's a dependable net-front guy and isn't afraid to get his nose dirty. But hes someone to watch, especially with Fields working his magic with more help around him. Dexter scored a 9.52 RAS, with elite speed and explosion testing. The Blackhawks have 11 picks in the 2023 NHL Draft as of today. Some of the players that are on that list probably dont have enough definitive high-end skills to overcome their skating deficiencies. Carlssons emergence this season as one of the top four prospects would probably decide this one for them. Vancouver Canucks, 38-37-7 (83) - 3.0%, The @NHL announced today the odds for clubs participating in the 2023 #NHLDraft Lottery, set for Monday, May 8 at @NHLNetworks Secaucus, N.J., studio.The event will be broadcast live starting at 7 p.m. The blue line group isnt getting any younger in Chicago with the exception of Wyatt Kaiser, and Kyle Davidson may aim to tackle both ends of the ice with his dual first-round picks. Pronman: Smith is an excellent player. A native of Buffalo, New York, Kane topped 20 goals in 14 of his 15 seasons before this one. According to sources, multiple teams tried to pursue Kane -- including the Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers -- however, the winger pushed behind the scenes to still go to the Rangers. That gives them 11.5% odds of receiving the No. That means the Hawks will have to prepare for a wide range of possibilities. The Chicago Blackhawks and Blackhawks.com are trademarks of Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. On the other hand, perhaps he looks to double down on the offensive front. Copyright 1999-2020 Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. and the National Hockey League. The 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books. The Rangers initially wanted to add only one high-end winger at the trade deadline, according to multiple sources, and they chose Vladimir Tarasenko of the Blues over Kane earlier this month. However, if the Florida Panthers advance to the Eastern Conference Final, the Blackhawks added pick would improve from 20th overall to 19th overall. The Ducks have to be a little frustrated at this point. And they also grabbed Fields a new running back (Roschon Johnson) and wide receiver (Tyler Scott). Rangers-Devils playoffs: What history says about Game 7, Biggest NHL upset ever? TRADE ANALYSIS. The first round of the Lukas Reichel looks like hell fill a top-six spot. He posted 159 receptions for 2,468 yards and 25 touchdowns in the previous two years. Fantilli checks all the boxes of a franchise-type centerman. CONNOR BEDARD SETS A NEW CANADIAN RECORD FOR MOST GOALS AT THE WORLD JUNIORS! Yager would be one of the best skaters remaining. The Lions and Vikings avoided the first-round quarterback urge, each dipping into the middle rounds to grab a developmental backup. The Anaheim Ducks secured the best lottery odds thanks to a 13-game winless streak to end the season. At 5 p.m. As the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin to wrap up, the Blackhawks now know they can receive their additional pick at no worse than 20th overall. I wont get into tiers and labels, but [its] a special top of the draft and then a really strong down-the-board group.. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. He could be an NHL star. How early is yet to be determined. Chicago acquired Tampa Bay's 2023 first-round pick, along with a conditional 2024 first-round pick, Taylor Raddysh and Boris Katchouk in exchange for forward None of MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Cubs, the Bears, the Bulls, the White Sox, or the Blackhawks have endorsed, supported, directed, or participated in the creation of the content at this site, or in the creation of the site itself. April 29, 2023 5:59 pm CT. In all seriousness, it has been good to see the Coyotes going toe-to-toe with some of the league's best, especially at home. Elias Salomonsson, RHD 6-1, 183 2022-23 Team: Skellefte AIK (SHL) 57. I just dont see the special qualities in him I do in Michkov. Stramel is an athletic, power-forward-type center who plays in all situations. 1 pick. Acquired with T. Raddysh, B. Katchouk on 3/18/22, Traded to CAR for 2022 6th Round Pick on 7/8/22, Acquired in R. Carpenter trade on 3/21/22, Acquired in J. Anderson, P. Gogolev trade on 2/27/23. He's not a flashy player but does a lot of things really well, with no glaring holes in his game. But dont get it twisted. Chicago was the owner of the first-round pick of Tampa Bay, who lost in game 6. I cant control peoples trade value and stuff like that, right? You may have become accustomed to hearing about Bedard, Fantilli, Michkov and Carlsson in the 2023 draft. He caught 1,684 yards for 15 scores through the previous two seasons. He can also play on the power play and penalty kill, which makes him a nice gadget. 2. 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There probably wasn't another situation where we would have pushed the limits," Rangers general manager Chris Drury said of his difficult salary cap situation during an online media availability. A generational talent of this caliber can quickly change an NHL team's offseason focus from bouncing ping pong balls to raising the Stanley Cup.