5 best landing spots for Connor Bedard in the 2023 NHL Draft

Connor Bedard is a top prospect and is expected to go first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft. Canada won the World Juniors gold medal. Teams are expected be sellers and tanking the season to have a chance at drafting Connor Bedards.

The Anaheim Ducks are in the bottom three and their chances of winning the draft lottery are high. Connor Bedard could boost their rebuild. He would join Trevor Zegras, Troy Terry and Jamie Drysdale as the key pieces of the Ducks' future.

Johnny Gaudreau and Patrik Laine have played well for Columbus Blue Jackets. The team is last in the Eastern Conference and is competing for the highest draft lottery odds. Connor Bedard could be drafted and start playing for them immediately.

The Chicago Blackhawks are in need of an offensive player to replace Patrick Kane. They have scored 86 goals this season and have a -58 goal differential. If the NHL season ends right now, the Hawks would have the highest odds at Connor Bedard.

The Arizona Coyotes are in trouble and need a long-term solution for their arena. Connor Bedard would start right away in Arizona and become the beacon trying to lead fans to care about the Coyotes. However, he probably wouldn't be able to take them to a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Montreal Canadiens is the most likely team to draft Connor Bedard in the 2023 NHL Draft. The Habs are currently fifth in their division and could deliberately tank the season to improve their chances. Bedards would join Cole Caulfield and Nick Suzuki as key building blocks for the future.