| 2023 NHL entry draft | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Date(s) | June 28–29, 2023 |
| Location | Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Network(s) | ESPN, NHL Network, SN, TVA Sports |
| Overview | |
| 224 total selections in 7 rounds | |
| First selection |  Connor Bedard(Chicago Blackhawks) |
The 2023 NHL entry draft was the 61st NHL entry draft. The draft was held on June 28–29, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.[1]
The first three selections were Connor Bedard going to the Chicago Blackhawks, Leo Carlsson being selected by the Anaheim Ducks, and Adam Fantilli being picked by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- ^ "City of Nashville to Host 2023 NHL Awards and 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft". NHL Public Relations. August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.