QMJHL Entry Draft getting closer

Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs

The 2023 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Entry Draft takes place in two weeks.

The QMJHL website has confirmed the draft order for this year's event, which will take place in Sherbrooke on Saturday, June 10 beginning at 11 a.m. Atlantic. The first-round will be broadcast by Eastlink TV and streamed on CHL TV. 

The Sea Dogs are currently scheduled to make their first pick in the second-round, 30th overall. Saint John, at this moment, only has three picks in the first four rounds.

Here's where Saint John is currently picking - which could obviously change come draft day.

Round 2, 30th overall (via Baie-Comeau)

Round 2, 33rd overall (via Moncton)

Round 4, 72nd overall (via Victoriaville)

Round 6, 98th overall

Round 10, 170th overall

Round 11, 188th overall

Round 13, 224th overall

Round 14, 242nd overall

American Draft - Round 1, 4th overall

American Draft - Round 2, 22nd overall

Sea Dogs general manager Anthony Stella recently told the Telegraph-Journal (paywall) that his goal "is to acquire as many picks as possible."

Saint John has had quite a bit of success with second-round picks over the years, especially in recent times where the team has been able to sway NCAA-focused players to take the major junior route.

The Moncton Wildcats own the first overall pick. Forward Caleb Desnoyers is widely considered to be the best player available.