The Chicago Blackhawks have selected generational forward prospect Connor Bedard with the first-overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Jack Bushman of Locked On Blackhawks joins Gil Martin and Hadi Kalakeche to discuss why this was a no-brainer pick for the rebuilding Blackhawks, what the addition of a star talent like Bedard means for the Blackhawks’ trajectory as a franchise going forward, and what to make of the trade made by the Blackhawks in the lead up to the draft in which they acquired Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno from the Boston Bruins.
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