Welcome to the NHL | 2023 NHL Draft

Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the top prospects in the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft in Nashville. Cameras follow Connor Bedard (No. 1 overall, Chicago Blackhawks), Adam Fantilli (No. 3 overall, Columbus Blue Jackets), William Smith (No. 4 overall, San Jose Sharks), Oliver Moore (No. 19 overall, Chicago Blackhawks), Oliver Bonk (No. 22 overall, Philadelphia Flyers), Carey Terrance (No. 59, Anaheim Ducks) and Jacob Fowler (No. 69, Montreal Canadiens) – as they experience the anxiety and exhilaration of the NHL Draft with their families, friends and trusted advisors.

“Welcome to the NHL” provides an unprecedented inside look as prospects are welcomed to Nashville by fans on the red carpet, await selection inside Bridgestone Arena, and meet with media, executives and team staff moments after their names are called. The program captures the anticipation, excitement and emotion as each selection is announced – a pivotal moment for Clubs and aspiring players alike.

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[Octobersons]

Credit where credit is due, this was an amazing look at how the league operates, we need way more of this content

[lightningstrike]

Verbeek's reaction at 5:45 after the Blackhawks win the lottery (and thereby Bedard)-sighs, smiles and says dryly "Well, we've got some work to do"-is perfect.

[shannong]

Loved seeing how proud all of the older siblings were, especially that moment between Adam and Luca. That's a special bond.

[Landry]

17:16 Bedsy really said "if I get picked" bro’s too humble 😭☠️

[jamesmustaine]

Olivier Moore really looks like a good guy

[codybecool]

I beg for the day the NHL follows the NBA and NFLs suit. Please more of this. Promote this. MORE LIKE THIS.

[mattselesky]

"I'm gonna give you my phone IF i get picked" - Connor Bedard 2023

[Scotsgirl]

This was a great behind the scenes look. We need more of this!

[brpqn]

Fantili tying his dad's tie is priceless

[LeftHandShred]

I am a fan of Oliver Moore as a narrator

[NoRoids_JustRage]

This is some of the best content the NHL has ever put out! please we need more of this!!

[chrisbelos]

as a habs fan, i'm sold on Jacob Fowler. and he already wears the jersey proudly, couldn't asked for more.
the Fowler name will reign supreme in Montreal in a couple of years, mark my words !

[bringmebedard]

love Olivers reaction to Will Smith gettin picked 😍

[anguskd]

Good to see these young players legitimately happy for their friends and competitors. Other sports could learn from such humility.

[bringmebedard]

I bet when Davidson says "theres something there that scares the hell out of ya, but theres also something that theyre talented as hell" hes talking about Cristall

[jkljoshh]

Amazing content.

NHL needs to continue to market the game. Hockey is an amazing sport

[galacta]

They skipped over Carey Price - “ we planned it that way”

[NikoHockey]

Let’s go bedard and Fantilli! Bedard the next goat all day can’t wait to see Fantilli play with Johnny lucky number 11! Just like me

[bb]

17:17 "I'm gonna give you my phone ✌️if✌️ i get picked" 😂😂😂😂 as if he's gonna get picked in anywhere other than the 1st round

[MajaBaldes]

There's so much here; Oliver Moore and his mom gossiping the whole time? The coyotes matching suits? Fantili tying his dads tie? Priceless.