Here's a look at how the past five No. 1 picks in the NHL draft fared in their respective rookie seasons: Connor Bedard (2023-24 ... Slafkovsky (2022-23) The Montreal Canadiens took Slafkovsky ...

I thought I would look at the 22 first-round picks traded from 2020 through 2023 and who was ultimately picked to provide some context. While draft slot matters, for the most part, the picks ...