The 2023 NHL Draft is finally here! All 32 teams gather in Nashville, Tennessee for one of the most chaotic events the hockey offseason has to offer. The 2023 NHL Draft brings a very promising class of rookie hopefuls looking to make claim their place as the future stars of the game of hockey.

Every hockey fan has their eyes on Regina Pats superstar Connor Bedard. Bedard is the presumptive first-overall pick after an incredible junior hockey career. Other top prospects to keep an eye on include Michigan forward Adam Fantilli, KHL phenom Matvei Michkov, and US National Team Development Program star Will Smith.

The Chicago Blackhawks won the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery and earned the first overall selection (which, not surprisingly, they used on Bedard). Behind them, the Anaheim Ducks and Columbus Blue Jackets round out the top three.

This 2023 NHL Draft Tracker will keep you up to date with all the latest happenings. Trades, picks, and instant reactions from around the NHL will be cataloged here. If you are unable to view the draft itself, stay tuned here to remain in the know as the event unfolds in Nashville.

American hockey fans can view the NHL Draft on ESPN, ESPN+, or NHL Network. If you do not have cable, you can view the NHL Draft with a streaming service such as fuboTV (try for free) or YouTube TV. Canadian viewers can watch the event on Sportsnet, TSN, or TVA Sports.

Our final 2023 NHL Mock Draft is live for everyone to read. Be sure to check that out before NHL commissioner Gary Bettman officially puts the Blackhawks on the clock.

Our live NHL Draft updates, news, rumors, trades, and analysis are below the draft order.

Grades for all 32 picks made in the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft