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William Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, he profiles players of color eligible for the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville June 28-29. The first round will be Wednesday (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are Thursday (11 a.m. ET; NHLN, SN, TVAS).

From players available to storylines worth watching, heres a guide for The 5th Line

CONNOR BEDARD, center, 5-foot-10, 185 pounds, shoots right.

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 some of the top skaters of the Western Hockey League in a Q&A with John Williams of NHL Central Scouting. NHL.coms full draft coverage can be found here.

The 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held June 28-29 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

The 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held June 28-29 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

On the latest episode of the "NHL Draft Class" podcast, John Williams of NHL Central Scouting says its Connor Bedards shot that has put him above his peers for several seasons now.

On the latest episode of the "NHL Draft Class" podcast, John Williams of NHL Central Scouting says its Connor Bedards shot that has put him above his peers for several seasons now.

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).

Gavin Brindley does not lack confidence, and its one of the reasons hes a top prospect for the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft.