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2023-24 NHL Prospect Pool Overview: Chicago Blackhawks - The Hockey News
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2023 NHL Draft: Final Round 1 Mock Draft - Daily Faceoff
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Beyond Bedard, the NHL's rookie class is stacked
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2023 NHL draft: Connor Bedard No. 1 pick for the Chicago Blackhawks
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2023 NHL Draft Lottery: Blackhawks Have 3rd-Best Odds for No. 1 Pick Connor Bedard - On Tap Sports Net
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