Blackhawks Fall In NHL Draft Lottery, Get Worst-Case Scenario With This Year’s Pick
We’re just three years removed from the day the Chicago Blackhawks’ franchise was turned upside down–when they jumped up to first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft to select Connor Bedard. On Tuesday night, though, they weren’t so lucky.
The Maple Leafs won the lottery to move up to first overall and the Sharks jumped up to second overall, forcing the Blackhawks down to the fourth overall pick behind the Canucks. After selecting No. 1 in 2023, No. 2 in 2024, and No. 3 in 2025, the downhill...