We’ve talked a lot about the depth of the 2023 NHL Draft for years and that there was a number of high-end prospects that were going to make a significant dent in their prospect pools. Perhaps there is no greater indication of the quality of the class in the sheer number of organizations that have drafted their new No. 1 prospect.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It’s that time of year. All the players have been picked and now we’re going to issue our way-too-early look at how the teams did.

The 2023 NHL Draft began Wednesday at the Bridgeport Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. After months of anticipation and selection predictions, the results are finally in. The eighth pick of the night for Washington Capital goes to Ryan Leonard.

Arizona Coyotes selected Dmitri Simashevat the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgeport Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Anaheim Ducks welcome Leo Carlsson to the family as the second pick of the NHL Draft 2023 at Bridgeport Arena.

To play in the NHL, versatility is probably the biggest key to success. The more ways a player can play, the more ways they can impact the game, the better. However, often, a player has to possess at least one or two special traits that allow them to separate themselves from the pack.

The 2023 NHL Draft is now just days away. A lot is expected to happen in the coming days that could significantly alter the outlook of the NHL Draft. Trade winds are blowing, teams are meeting with Matvei Michkov this week and over the next few days the rumors are going to be flying.

The 2023 NHL Draft has been among the most anticipated in years due in large part to the presence of super prospect Connor Bedard, but there's a lot more to this class than just the top prospect. Throughout the 2022-23 season, FloHockey has been covering the draft from providing original rankings and a whole lot more.

It’s the final stages of the 2023 NHL Draft season as all of the draft-eligible players have completed anything they can do on ice at this point. The playoffs across junior hockey and relevant European leagues have all concluded, international tournaments have handed out their medals. All that’s left is the NHL Scouting Combine this week in Buffalo and then NHL teams start making picks in Nashville on June 28.

The 2023 NHL Draft has been among the most anticipated in recent memory and now we've reached the final stretch. In less than a month, teams will be heading to the stage in Nashville to make their selections that they hope make a significant difference in the future of their franchise.

The Chicago Blackhawks were the lucky winners of the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery, landing the opportunity to select Connor Bedard, the consensus No. 1 pick and the most exciting prospect to enter the draft since Connor McDavid in 2016. They won’t be making their pick official until June 28, but it was hard for general manager Kyle Davidson not to contain his excitement when deputy commissioner Bill Daly revealed the placard that showed they won the lottery.

Despite entering the third period of the championship game of the 2023 IIHF World Men's Under-18 Championship with a 2-0 deficit against Sweden, Team USA made a dramatic comeback in the third to force overtime. That set the stage for Ryan Leonard, who scored the game-winner early in overtime to secure USA's first gold medal at the Men's World Under-18 Championship since 2017.

Team USA advanced to the gold-medal game at the 2023 IIHF World Under-18 Championship thanks to a 7-1 win over Slovakia in the tournament's semifinal Saturday. The Americans will play in the championship game for the second straight year while seeking its first gold medal since 2017.

Gabe Perreault, a Boston College commit and projected first-round pick for the 2023 NHL Draft, made USA Hockey history Saturday after a five-point effort against Norway at the IIHF World Men's Under-18 Championship. The five points added to his season total give Perreault 121 this season for the U.S. National Under-18 Team, which is part of USA Hockey's National Team Development Program.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, but for those teams not participating in the quest for the coveted trophy, there’s just one date to look forward to.