Chicago Blackhawks — 2026 NHL Draft Profile
rebuilding
Draft Needs
Center40%
Wing50%
Defense60%
Goalie30%
Bedard anchors rebuild but still need more talent everywhere. Strong prospect pool allows for patient, skill-focused approach.
2026 Draft Picks
| Round | Overall | Original Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #3 | Own pick | |
| 1 | #10 | Florida Panthers | via trade with FLA |
| 2 | #35 | Own pick | |
| 2 | #44 | Toronto Maple Leafs | via trade with TOR |
| 2 | #57 | New York Islanders | via trade with NYI |
| 3 | #67 | Own pick | |
| 4 | #99 | Own pick | |
| 7 | #195 | Own pick |
Top Prospects for Chicago Blackhawks
#3EliteKeaton Verhoeff(D)North Dakota (NCAA)#4Top 15Chase Reid(D)Soo (OHL)#5Top 15Alberts Smits(D)Jukurit (Liiga)#6Top 15Carson Carels(D)Prince George (WHL)#11Top 15Daxon Rudolph(D)Prince Albert (WHL)#12Top 15Ryan Lin(D)Vancouver (WHL)#15Top 15Xavier Villeneuve(D)Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL)#18Late 1st RoundMalte Gustafsson(D)HV71 (U20 Nationell)#21Late 1st RoundJuho Piiparinen(D)Tappara (Liiga)#27Late 1st RoundWilliam Hakansson(D)Luleå HF (SHL)
