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