Will the Blue Jackets get the No. 1 pick? How to watch the 2023 NHL draft lottery in Columbus
Will Connor Bedard be heading to Columbus?
With one of the top four picks in the 2023 NHL draft already secured, the Columbus Blue Jackets will see where the team lands in the 2023 NHL draft lottery Monday.
Bedard is the top prospect in the 2023 NHL draft, scoring 71 goals in 57 games for the Regina Pats in the Western Hockey League, along with 72 assists, averaging 2.51 points per game.
Here's how Blue Jackets fans can watch or stream the draft lottery in Columbus.
When is the 2023 NHL draft lottery?
The 2023 NHL draft lottery will be held Monday, May 8 at 8 p.m., one hour later than originally scheduled.
What channel is the 2023 NHL draft lottery on?
The 2023 NHL draft lottery will be televised on ESPN prior to Game 4 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Can you stream the NHL draft lottery 2023?
The 2023 NHL draft lottery can be streamed on any platform that includes ESPN, such as Hulu Live and YouTube TV.
Could the Blue Jackets get the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL draft?
Heading into the 2023 NHL draft, the Blue Jackets have a 13.5% chance at being the first draft lottery draw, the second-best odds behind the Anaheim Ducks (18.5%). The Blue Jackets are one of two teams to have more than a 10% chance at the No. 1 pick along with the Ducks and the Chicago Blackhawks (11.5%).
Finishing 31st out of 32 NHL teams, the Blue Jackets have ensured that it will hold one of the first four picks of the 2023 NHL draft.
When is the 2023 NHL draft?
The 2023 NHL draft will be June 28-29 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: How to watch, stream 2023 NHL draft lottery in Columbus
