Mock Draft Season is officially underway, 2023 NHL Draft Lottery recap, Scott Powers talks Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks, and more

On this week’s loaded Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters break down the results of the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery, including the Chicago Blackhawks securing the No. 1 pick and the chance to draft Connor Bedard, the Anaheim Ducks likely taking Adam Fantilli with the No. 2 pick, and the Columbus Blue Jackets with a number of options at No. 3, and the guys compare Corey’s and Chris’s first mock drafts since the ping pong balls were chosen.

Plus, The Athletic’s own Scott Powers joins the guys to talk about what Connor Bedard will mean to the Chicago Blackhawks in the near future, how his arrival will change the timeline on their rebuild, potential linemates for No. 98, and more.

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