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Who is Connor Bedard, the top overall prospect in the NHL draft? – NBC Sports Chicago
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Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks
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Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks - Record Herald
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Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks
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Connor Bedard, Family comes first for projected No. 1 NHL draft pick
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What should we expect from Connor Bedard?
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Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks - NBC Sports
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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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Connor Bedard to make his NHL preseason debut with Chicago Blackhawks
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NHL draft: Blackhawks tab 'generational prospect' Connor Bedard with No 1 pick, NHL
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2023 NHL Draft: Preparing For The Season Of Connor Bedard - FloHockey
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NHL Draft: Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first by the Blackhawks; Blue Jackets select Michigan freshman Adam Fantilli at No. 3