NHL commissioner Gary Bettman held a media session on Wednesday morning and the most pertinent news related to the Chicago Blackhawks was the selection of a date for the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery — aka the right to draft Connor Bedard.
The NHL's draft lottery has been set for May 8 and 7 p.m.
It's a big event with Connor Bedard available to the team that wins the No. 1 spot.— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 15, 2023Following Tuesday night’s wild win over the Boston Bruins, the Blackhawks have 52 points in 67 games, good for the No.