What are the takeaways from the Carolina Hurricanes drafting Badly Nadeau and the 2023 NHL Draft?

During the Daily Checkdown, Chris Lea & Dennis Cox discuss breaking news in the NBA such as James Harden picking up his $35.6 million player option, the Hornets extending qualifying offers to Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington, the NFL firing and suspending players for sports gambling, the potential for a college basketball summer league, and the NCAA Council recommending a shorter transfer portal window.

Also, With the 30th pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Carolina Hurricanes selected left wing, Bradly Nadeau. Nadeau, who's only 18, registered 113 points (45g, 68a) in 54 games with the Penticton Vees of the British Columbia Hockey League in the 2022-23 season. We discuss the pick itself and the draft overall.

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