2023 NHL entry draft

2023 NHL entry draft
General information
DateJune 28–29, 2023
LocationBridgestone Arena
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
NetworksSportsnet, TVA Sports (Canada)
ESPN, NHL Network (United States)
Overview
224 total selections in 7 rounds
First selectionCanada Connor Bedard
(Chicago Blackhawks)

The 2023 NHL entry draft was the 61st draft for the National Hockey League. The draft was held on June 28–29, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

The first three selections were Connor Bedard by the Chicago Blackhawks, Leo Carlsson by the Anaheim Ducks, and Adam Fantilli by the Columbus Blue Jackets.