Who went number 1 in NHL draft?

MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens selected winger Juraj Slafkovsky with the first pick in the NHL draft Thursday night, making him the first player from Slovakia to be taken No. 1.

Who is Montreal going to pick?

Wright overall top pick ahead of NHL draft

The Montreal Canadiens shocked fans at the Bell Centre in selecting Juraj Slafkovsky with the first pick in the NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old Slovakian climbed on stage with a big grin after having his name called in front of family, friends and fans Tuesday night.

What Picks does Montreal have 2022?

Share All sharing options for: 2022 NHL Entry Draft: Montreal Canadiens trade pick 128 to Vegas Golden Knights. The Montreal Canadiens had back-to-backs near the end of the fourth round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft at 127 and 128, then another at 130.

How many picks do Habs have in 2023?

After selecting 11 players in the 2022 NHL Draft, the Canadiens could add even more players to the organization in next year’s event. Right now, the Canadiens have 11 picks for the 2023 NHL Draft which doesn’t have a host city quite yet.

Who has first pick in 2023 NHL draft?

Who is eligible for the 2023 NHL draft?

Eligibility. Ice hockey players born between January 1, 2003, and September 15, 2005, are eligible for selection in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Who did Canadiens trade?

Acquired F Kirby Dach from Chicago in exchange for the 13th overall pick and a third-round pick in 2022 NHL Draft. Acquired F Evgenii Dadonov from Vegas in exchange for D Shea Weber. Signed D Otta Leskinen to a one-year, two-way contract. Signed D Chris Wideman to a two-year contract extension.

Who did Montreal trade romanoff for?

13 pick in draft, flip for Blackhawks’ Kirby Dach. The Montreal Canadiens made two trades shortly after selecting Juraj Slafkovsky at No. 1 in the 2022 NHL Draft on Thursday.

Did Kirby Dach get traded?

Kirby Dach was traded to the Montreal Canadiens by the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday for the No. 13 and No. 66 picks in the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft. Montreal had acquired the No.

Who did the Blackhawks trade today?

An insane day in Chicago Blackhawks history ventured a little farther into the insanity on Thursday night. Chicago traded Kirby Dach, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a first-round pick (13th overall) and third-round pick (66th overall) in this year’s draft.

Who is leaving the Chicago Blackhawks?

“For 16 seasons, we were fortunate to have legendary broadcaster Eddie Olczyk bring Chicago Blackhawks hockey into the homes of our fans. We are going to miss him as much as our fans will.

Who have the Blackhawks gotten rid of?

Reassigned LW Lukas Reichel to Rockford (AHL). Reassigned G Cale Morris to Rockford (AHL). D Alex Vlasic to a three-year entry-level contract. Reassigned D Alec Regula to Rockford (AHL).

Who is leaving the Blackhawks?

The Chicago-born-and-bred broadcaster has been calling Blackhawks games since 2006 but will follow longtime partner Pat Foley out the door after the two sides failed to get a contract extension signed. Olczyk will be part of the Seattle Kraken’s broadcast team next season. How did this happen?

Why is Eddie Olczyk leaving?

Eddie Olczyk is leaving the Chicago Blackhawks after 15 seasons as their TV color analyst. The former Blackhawks forward said in a statement he could not reach a new contract with Chicago ownership. “This was my decision to step away,” Olczyk told NHL.com. “We just couldn’t come to terms on a contract.

Who did Chicago trade?

Chicago Blackhawks trade Alex DeBrincat and Kirby Dach, then select 3 first-rounders in the NHL draft. Kyle Davidson, the Chicago Blackhawks’ first-time general manager, must really like standing on the stage.

Who is replacing Eddie Olczyk?

As a player, he was selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 3 overall pick in the 1984 NHL Draft and inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame on Feb. 22, 2013. Chris Vosters was named the new play-by-play announcer in April, and the Blackhawks will likely begin their search for Olczyk’s replacement soon.

Is Eddie Olczyk leaving NBC?

“We are going to miss him as much as our fans will. Though we are disappointed to learn today that he has decided to go in another direction, Eddie will always be part of the Blackhawks family. We appreciate his many contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors.”