The Blackhawks hosted an NHL draft party at The Salt Shed in Chicago in preparation for their selection with the No. 1 pick.
Once the Blackhawks announced their selection of Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick, Chicago went berserk. Check out this video of the crowd at the Salt Shed reacting to the pick.
The Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. At the Salt Shed watch party, Blackhawks fans reacted to the news.
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Bedard is the second player in franchise history to be taken first overall. Patrick Kane, of course, is the other after the Blackhawks drafted him in 2007.
Bedard, 17, produced a ridiculous 143 points (71 goals, 72 assists) in 57 games last season for the Regina Pats, which led all Western Hockey League skaters by a considerable margin. He also recorded 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in seven postseason contests.