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Chicago Blackhawks take Bedard with first pick in NHL draft
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Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks - Sent-trib
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New era begins as Blackhawks draft Connor Bedard to be face of franchise – NBC Sports Chicago
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Bedard, as expected, taken 1st in NHL draft, Sports news, Lewiston Tribune
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Raising Connor Bedard: The 2023 NHL Draft's No. 1 pick is 'the real thing' - The Athletic
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Top NHL draft prospects 2023: What you need to know - ESPN
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Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks - NBC Sports
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Connor Bedard officially makes his Blackhawks preseason debut
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Blackhawks win No. 1 pick in NHL draft lottery, become first in line for Connor Bedard - Chicago Sun-Times
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