Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard with the first pick in the NHL draft, kick-starting a hopeful new era with a highly skilled offensive forward.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The selected Connor Bedard with the first pick in the NHL draft on Wednesday night, kick-starting a hopeful new era with a highly skilled offensive forward who’s drawn comparisons to Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby.

Bedard became the second No. 1 pick in Blackhawks history, joining Patrick Kane, who went first overall in 2007 and helped form the core of a team that won three Stanley Cups from 2010 to 2015.

Though

→ Continue reading at King5

Related articles

Comments

Share article

Latest articles