The Latest Breaking News from Connor Bedard

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As the first round of Wednesday’s NHL draft unfolded, it became more and more clear that things were breaking correctly for the Blues.

The Ducks turned to Sweden in hopes of fast-tracking their rebuilding process, selecting talented center Leo Carlsson of Orebro HK with the No. 2 pick at the NHL draft on Wednesday in Nashville.

The Hawks will host seven home games on Saturdays, a day they’ve historically ignored, and 25 of their 41 total games on weekends next season — their most since 2008-09. The season starts Oct. 10 at Pittsburgh. The home opener is Oct. 21 against the champion Golden Knights.

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Taylor Hall is headed to Chicago as Boston gets some much-needed cap space.

In addition to Hall, who remains a strong playmaker at age 31, the Hawks also acquired the rights to veteran forward Nick Foligno. Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula’s rights were traded to Boston.

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