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Connor Bedard, the No. 1 pick by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2023 NHL Draft, leads a group of talented rookies hoping to make an impact when the 2023 24 season begins Oct. 10.Not since Auston Matthews took the ice as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016 17 has there been more excitement surrounding a No. 1 pick beginning his NHL rookie season. Matthews won the Calder Trophy as the NHL rookie of the year that season after recording 69 points 40 goals, 29 assists in 82 games.Here are 12 rookies to keep an eye on listed alphabetically :Connor Bedard, F, Chicago BlackhawksNo. 1 in 2023 NHL DraftThe 18 year old 5 foot 10, 185 pounds led the Western Hockey League in goals 71 , points 143 , shots on goal 360 , points per game 2.51 and goals per game 1.24 in 57 regular season games with Regina last season. He's already being talked about as the face of the future for the Blackhawks, who will enter this season without former captain Jonathan Toews and forward Patrick Kane for the first time since the 2007 08 season."Your dream and lifelong goal is to play in the NHL and be an impact player in the NHL, and that's what I want to do, " Bedard said. "For me, it's just about training, going to camp and earning my spot on the team." Get ready for Connor Bedard's debut Tuesday Brandt Clarke, D, Los Angeles KingsNo. 8 in 2021 NHL DraftLos Angeles needed a few prospects to step up on defense in training camp after trading defensemen Sean Walker to the Philadelphia Flyers and Sean Durzi to the Arizona Coyotes. Last season, Clarke 6 2, 185 Wild Hoodies, who can quarterback a power play, showed he is primed to do just that. The 20 year old had two assists in nine games with the Kings, two points one goal, one assist in five games with Ontario of the American Hockey League, and 61 points 23 goals, 38 assists in 31 games with Barrie of the Ontario Hockey League.Logan Cooley, F, Arizona CoyotesNo. 3 in 2022 NHL DraftThe top prospect in Arizona's pipeline is more than ready for the NHL spotlight. Cooley, 19, provided proof in a 5 3 win against the Los Angeles Kings in the 2023 NHL Global Series in Australia on Sept. 23 when he came down the right side of the ice, got by Kings defenseman Andreas Englund as he spun around, snuck behind Jordan Spence and scored while falling down. Cooley led the NCAA in assists 38 and finished second in points 60 behind University of Michigan freshman Adam Fantilli 65. Cooley 5 10, 174 had 14 points seven goals, seven assists in seven games to help the United States to a bronze medal at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship.William Eklund, F, San Jose SharksNo. 7 in 2021 NHL DraftEklund 5 11, 181 , who turns 21 on Oct. 12, appears ready to play a big role after March 30 surgery to repair a torn labrum on his left shoulder. A dynamic offensive talent, Eklund had three points two goals, one assist in eight NHL games and 41 points 17 goals, 24 assists in 54 games with San Jose AHL last season.Adam Fantilli, F, Columbus Blue JacketsNo. 3 in 2023 NHL DraftIt'll be interesting to see how quickly Fantilli adjusts to the speed and physicality of the NHL. The 18 year old certainly was able to make a seamless transition to NCAA hockey, becoming the third freshman to win the Hobey Baker Award as the best NCAA men's ice hockey player after getting 65 points 30 goals, 35 assists in 36 games in 2022 23. Fantilli 6 2, 195 helped Canada win the 2023 WJC and 2023 IIHF World Championship. The Blue Jackets signed him to a three year, entry level contract July 1 and expect him to eventually be their No. 1 center, possibly this season.Luke Hughes, D, New Jersey DevilsNo. 4 in 2021 NHL DraftThe expectations are high for Hughes, 20, brother of Devils center Jack Hughes. Capable of playing either the left or right point, he could become the first defenseman to win the Calder Trophy since Moritz Seider Detroit Red Wings in 2021 22. Hughes 6 2, 184 had 87 points 27 goals, 60 assists in two seasons 80 games at the University of Michigan before signing his three year, entry level contract with the Devils on April 8. He impressed with two points one goal, one assist in two regular season games and two assists in three Stanley Cup Playoff games with New Jersey last season.Matthew Knies, F, Toronto Maple LeafsNo. 57 in 2021 NHL DraftKnies spent the summer training in Arizona with Auston Matthews and will spend this season living with John Tavares and his family. The 20 year old 6 2, 210 is expected to earn a spot among the two top offensive lines and alongside either Matthews or Tavares. He signed with Toronto after his second season at the University of Minnesota, where he had 42 points 21 goals, 21 assists in 40 games. "He's shown he's a guy who can play and be a difference maker, " Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe said.Jiri Kulich, F, Buffalo SabresNo. 28 in 2022 NHL DraftKulich 5 11, 172 , a dynamic skater Maxim Cajkovic Jersey, made his North American debut last season, recording 46 points 24 goals, 22 assists in 62 games with Rochester AHL. The 19 year old, the youngest regular player in the AHL last season, had 11 points seven goals, four assists in 12 AHL playoff games to help the Amerks reach the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 2004. Kulich won a silver medal with Czechia after getting nine points seven goals, two assists in seven games at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship.Devon Levi, G, Buffalo SabresNo. 212 in 2020 NHL Draft Florida Panthers Acquired by the Sabres in a trade with the Panthers on July 24, 2021, Levi 6 0 Jonas Brodin Jersey, 184 led NCAA goalies in save percentage .933 for the second straight season and won the Mike Richter Award as the top goalie in men's college hockey with Northeastern in Hockey East. The 21 year old went 17 12 5 with a 2.24 goals against average with the Huskies and joined the Sabres near the end of last season 5 2 0; 2.94 GAA, .905 save percentage. "His athleticism's tremendous. His mindset's tremendous, " general manager Kevyn Adams said. "No stage is too big for him. He thrives in this environment."Pavel Mintyukov, D, Anaheim DucksNo. 10 in 2022 NHL DraftMintyukov 6 1, 195 is fantastic in transition and an offensive force on the opposing end. He was named the OHL defenseman of the year after leading at the position with 88 points 24 goals, 64 assists in 69 games with Saginaw and Ottawa last season. The Ducks signed Mintyukov, 19, to a three year, entry level contract on July 16, 2022. He could begin the season in a third pairing role with Anaheim or make his professional debut in San Diego AHL.Marco Rossi, F, Minnesota WildNo. 9 in 2020 NHL DraftRossi 5 9, 182 , has 104 points 34 goals, 70 assists in 116 games two seasons with Iowa AHL. He ranked third on the team with 35 assists, including 16 on the power play, last season. Rossi, 22, played 19 NHL games last season, had one assist and averaged 12:31 of ice time. There's nothing left for him to prove in the AHL, but it remains to be seen the type of impact he can have at the next level.Shane Wright, F, Seattle KrakenNo. 4 in 2022 NHL DraftWright 6 0, 192 finished last season with nine points two goals, seven assists in 24 games in the Calder Cup Playoffs for Coachella Valley AHL , which lost to Hershey 3 2 in overtime in Game 7 of the Calder Cup Finals. The 19 year old had two points one goal, one assist in eight games with the Kraken last season. If the right handed shot doesn't make the NHL, he must return to the OHL under the agreement with the Canadian Hockey League, unless Seattle can get an exception for him to play in the AHL.

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