The Hawks didn't get the No. 1 overall pick this year. But, they got the next best thing, literally. That gives Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson a chance to control the 2024 NHL Draft.
The Chicago Blackhawks knew this year was going to be a little different.They were blessed with the No. 1 overall pick when the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery went their way. That landed Connor Bedard in Chicago."I think people knew the answer and they didn't call," Davidson said.The Hawks didn't get the No. 1 overall pick this year. But, they got the next best thing, literally. Chicago landed the second overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday.
"The reason why it's fine for Davidson is because the Blackhawks' pipeline is already filled with plenty of prospects on the brink of being NHL players.That allows Chicago to decided if they want to pick the player that best fits the Chicago Blackhawks, or if they want to pick the best player available.To Davidson, he won't look at how NHL-ready the prospect is.
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