2023 NHL draft: Start time, how to watch, Flyers picks

Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere, AGM Brent Flahr talk 2023 NHL draft

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The first major event in Danny Briere's tenure as Philadelphia Flyers general manager is here. The 2023 NHL draft will kick off Wednesday night, and it figures to be a substantial moment for the Flyers' rebuild.

The Flyers own 10 draft picks, at this time, in this year's draft, including two in the first round.

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Philadelphia owns its own pick, 7th overall, and the 22nd pick, which was acquired in the Ivan Provorov trade.

Using Hockey-Reference, CBS News Philadelphia analyzed every draft pick since 1979 to determine how much success the Flyers have had adding talent compared to the rest of the league.

Here's everything you need to know for the 2023 NHL draft.

How to watch

The NHL draft is a two-day event, taking place Wednesday and Thursday nights. The first round will take place Wednesday, with coverage beginning at 7 p.m. on ESPN, Sportsnet, or TVA Sports depending on their location.

Rounds 2 through 7 will take place on Thursday, beginning at 11 a.m. on the NHL Network, Sportsnet, or TVA Sports.

Flyers draft picks

Round 1, 7th overall: Right winger Matvei Michkov

Round 1, 22nd overall: Defenseman Oliver Bonk

Round 2, 51st overall: goalie Carson Bjarnason

Round 3, 95th overall: Center Denver Barkey

Round 4, 103rd overall: Center Cole Knuble

Round 4, 120th overall: Left winger Alex Ciernik

Round 5, 135th overall: Defenseman Carter Sotheran

Round 6, 172nd overall: Center Ryan MacPherson

Round 7, 199th overall: Defenseman Matteo Mann

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