Blackhawks Draft Buzz: Chicago’s Pick Improves As Team Eyes Big-Name Prospects

Almost two months ago, when I first took a shot at projecting the Chicago Blackhawks’ options for their first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, they were slated to pick somewhere fourth to sixth overall. 

Plenty has changed since then. With eight games left to play in the 2025-26 season, the Canucks are about to clinch the worst record in the NHL, but the Blackhawks are right behind them. Their 27-34-13 record puts them two points worse than the Rangers and three lower than the Flames...