Chicago Blackhawks 2024 NHL Draft: All the picks made by Hawks in Round 1

The Chicago Blackhawks had five extra picks in the second and third rounds combined. They used those picks to trade up in the first and second rounds, sacrificing just one overall pick in the process.

This strategic move has left the Blackhawks with a total of eight picks in this year's draft. The Blackhawks drafted three picks in Round 1 of the 2024 NHL draft held at Sphere in Las Vegas on Friday.

	Picks	Player	Position
#1	No. 2	Artyom Levshunov	D
#2	No. 18	Sacha Boisvert	C
#3	No. 27	Marek Vanacker	LW

The Chicago Blackhawks had only their own pick at No. 2 out of the first three picks in Round 1. The other two picks at No. 18 and 27 were obtained through trades with the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes.

Here's a detailed look at all three Chicago Blackhawks Round 1 picks

#2 Artyom Levshunov (D), Michigan State (NCAA)

Levshunov is an 18-year-old defenseman from Zhlobin, Belarus. He has garnered significant recognition through his impressive achievements in college hockey. Levshunov excelled in his freshman year, securing titles such as Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year.

Ranking second among NCAA freshmen defensemen in points, he has caught the attention of NHL scouts. Artyom Levshunov garnered 35 points through nine goals and 26 assists for Michigan State University in the 2023-24 season

#18 Sacha Boisvert (C), Muskegon (USHL)

Boisvert, an 18-year-old player from Trois-Rivieres, showcased his talent and growth during his time with Muskegon. His impressive size of 6-foot-2, 183 pounds proved beneficial in his second stint at the United States Hockey League.

Sacha Biosvert's remarkable performance in the 2023–24 season saw him rank fifth in the league with 36 goals and tie for 11th in the league with 68 points garnered through 61 games. For now, he is set to continue his development at the University of North Dakota, potentially becoming the program's first player hailing from Quebec.

#27 Marek Vanacker (LW), Brantford (OHL)

The Chicago Blackhawks secured the No. 27 pick after trading their No. 34 and No. 50 to the Carolina Hurricanes. This move allowed them to select left winger Marek Vanacker, an 18-year-old talented player from Brantford.

The 6-foot-0, 178-pound winger demonstrated his skill by leading his team with an impressive 82 points in 68 games during the 2023–24 OHL season. Moreover, he also helped Canada win the gold medal at the World U-18s with a goal in six games.

Vanacker underwent shoulder surgery this month and is expected to undergo a 4–6 month recovery period.