No. 1 Pick Connor Bedard Signs With Blackhawks; Veterans Added to Support Prospect
- The Chicago Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard with the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.
- Bedard is considered a generational talent and the Blackhawks hope he can help accelerate their rebuild.
- The Blackhawks acquired veteran forwards Taylor Hall, Nick Foligno, and Corey Perry to support Bedard.
- Bedard aims to make his NHL debut against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 10.
- The Blackhawks selected 11 players in the draft, including center Oliver Moore.
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