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The first round of the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville is in the books. It was an incredible night with some surprise picks and NHL.com deputy managing editor Adam Kimelman was there to provide analysis of all 32 picks made.

The 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held June 28-29 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The first round will be June 28 (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are June 29 (11 a.m. ET; NHLN, SN, TVAS). NHL.com is counting down to the draft with in-depth profiles on top prospects, podcasts and other features. Today, a look at the top eligible left wings. NHL.coms full draft coverage can be found here.

Following the NHL Scouting Combine presented by adidas on Saturday, NHL.com writers Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale make their predictions for how the first round of the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft could turn out.

It might be time for the Leafs to consider drafting a player in the first round with a lower ceiling but fewer of those glaring holes.