2023 NHL entry draft
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The 2023 NHL entry draft was the 61st draft for the National Hockey League. The draft was held on June 28–29, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
Connor Bedard was selected first overall by the Chicago Blackhawks.
Adam Fantilli was selected third overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets
Will Smith was selected fourth overall by the San Jose Sharks
Ryan Leonard was selected eighth overall by the Washington Capitals
2021 NHL entry draft
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The 2021 NHL entry draft was the 59th draft for the National Hockey League. It was held on July 23–24, 2021, delayed by one month from its normally scheduled time of June due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Owen Power was selected first overall by the Buffalo Sabres.
Matty Beniers was selected second overall by the Seattle Kraken.
Mason McTavish was selected third overall by the Anaheim Ducks.