For the second week in a row, there won’t be any surprise at the top of a professional sports draft.
If the NBA Draft was all about Victor Wembanyama, the NHL Draft, which will hold its first round Wednesday night, is all about Connor Bedard.
Wembanyama was the center of attention, the heralded prospect immediately tasked with becoming the face of a franchise. Bedard is, too.
Forget development. Forget a transition. The Spurs’ future started as soon as they emerged from the NBA lottery with the No. 1 pick. The Blackhawks’ future started as soon as the four ping-pong balls bounced 5-13-4-9 on May 8.
