Chicago Blackhawks enter NHL Draft Lottery with 13.5% shot at top pick
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Updated · The New York Times · May 4
Chicago Blackhawks enter NHL Draft Lottery with 13.5% shot at top pick
12 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 4
After finishing 31st in the 32-team NHL, Chicago cannot fall below fourth in Tuesday's lottery and has 14.1%, 30.7% and 41.7% odds of picking second, third or fourth.
A No. 1 or No. 2 pick would likely leave the Blackhawks choosing winger Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg, while third or fourth could force them toward Caleb Malhotra or top defensemen.
General manager Kyle Davidson may consider trading the pick if it lands third or fourth, while Chicago also holds three second-round selections after drafting in the top four in each of the past three years.
With the NHL's top prospects, is this draft the final piece for Chicago's return to contention?
Is Gavin McKenna's immense talent worth the off-ice risks for the Blackhawks' top pick?
Should Chicago trade its high draft pick for a proven star to help Connor Bedard win now?