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Just because a player is drafted does not automatically grant him a spot on the NHL roster. In fact, most players still have several years before they crack an opportunity at a full-time roster spot.

For the sixth consecutive year, the 2023 NHL Draft saw more than 50 players with USHL ties get drafted. The United States National Team Development Program continues to lead the way, with 16 skaters joining NHL clubs.

The 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgeport Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, is over. Round 1 wrapped up on June 28 and rounds 2-7 completed on June 29.

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.

The St. Louis Blues selected Dalibor Dvorsky in the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgeport Arena in Nashville, Tennessee to wrap up the top 10 picks of the first round.

Nate Danielson was selected by the Detroit Red Wings inthe 2023 NHL Draft at No.9 on Wednesday.