Connor Bedard is shown on a big screen during the Blackhawks' NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Siblings Max and Ally General celebrate at the Salt Shed celebrate the Blackhawks' selection of Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Fans attending the Blackhawks' NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago wait in anticipation of No. 1 pick being announced on June 28, 2023. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks fans wear Connor Bedard sweaters after the No. 1 pick was announced at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Fans at the Salt Shed celebrate the Blackhawks' selection of Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Fans attend the Blackhawks' NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A child wears a Connor Bedard sweater as kids try out their stick handling skills while attending the Blackhawks' NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Fans at the Salt Shed celebrate the Blackhawks' selection of Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A Blackhawks' Connor Bedard sweater is prepared for sale after being pressed at the NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks fans at the NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Fans at the Salt Shed celebrate the Blackhawks' selection of Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on June 28, 2023. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A child wears a Connor Bedard sweater as kids try out their stick handling skills while attending the Blackhawks' NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A child wears a Connor Bedard sweater as kids try out their stick handling skills while attending the Blackhawks' NHL draft party at the Salt Shed in Chicago on June 28, 2023. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)