Chicago Blackhawks

Former Blackhawks star Patrick Kane has made his free agent decision and is signing with the Detroit Red Wings.

The 2023 NHL Draft Lottery granted the Chicago Blackhawks the chance to take Canadian phenom Connor Bedard. Here are five things to know about the likely No. 1 draft pick.

Winning the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft Lottery doesn’t mean everything is fixed for the Blackhawks. But it didn’t stop fans from reading the tea leaves.

The ping-pong balls have spoken, and the Blackhawks have won the 2023 NHL Draft lottery, which means they will own the No. 1 overall pick.

The three-time Stanley Cup champion and longtime Blackhawks captain will not return to the team next season after 15 years in Chicago.