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Blackhawks win NHL Draft lottery and the right to select junior phenom Connor Bedard - The Boston Globe
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The deep loss that drives the Blackhawks' Connor Bedard: 'I know he's watching me' - The Athletic
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There's Big Incentive for the Seattle Kraken to Start Slow - The Hockey News
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Connor Bedard's journey from junior phenom to top NHL draft pick nearly complete
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Connor Bedard, Regina Pats jersey is a fine fit
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Rookie Bedard scores, but Pastrnak pots 2 to lead Bruins past Blackhawks 3-1, National Sports
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How Connor Bedard became hockey's next young superstar - ESPN
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Post-Connor Consolation: Plenty of talent available after Bedard at NHL draft
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2023 NHL Draft: Final Round 1 Mock Draft - Daily Faceoff
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Plenty of excitement during first round of NHL Draft, while Bruins watch from the sidelines - The Boston Globe
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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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What makes Connor Bedard one of the best NHL prospects since Connor McDavid