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The Chicago Blackhawks, one of the NHL's "Original Six" and one of the most successful teams, have won the Stanley Cup six times.
However, in recent years, the Hawks have struggled with their performances, and this year they failed to make the playoffs for the third time in a row. The windy city of Chicago is currently undergoing a rebuilding process.
The Blackhawks are desperate to return to the playoffs and have worked hard during the offseason. They made some clever draft picks and trades that could help the franchise turn its fortunes around in the coming years.
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Chicago acquired 11 players in total in the draft, with Connor Bedard being the main highlight.
The other players drafted by the Hawks are all future talents, including forward Oliver Moore and goalie Adam Gajan.
Below is the list of players drafted by the Blackhawks in this year's draft:
- Connor Bedard (C)
- Oliver Moore (C)
- Adam Gajan (G)
- Roman Kantserov (RW)
- Martin Misiak (RW)
- Nick Lardis (LW)
- Jiri Felcman (C)
- Alex Pharand (C)
- Marcel Marcel (LW)
- Milton Oscarson (C)
- Janne Peltonen (D)
Connor Bedard was not the only reason for the Blackhawks' successful draft. Overall, the Hawks' draft picks have added significant depth to their roster, which could lead to improved results for the franchise in the coming years.
Chicago Blackhawks draft grade: A+.
Chicago Blackhawks signings this offseason
In terms of signings, the Blackhawks are in a good position this offseason in comparison to other teams. The Hawks acquired veterans Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno from the Boston Bruins.
Both players have extensive stick experience, and with the Blackhawks in a rebuilding phase, these two players could be critical to the development of the team's younger players. They also acquired veteran forward Corey Perry from the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Perry has over 1200 NHL games of experience, and with Bedard on the line, the addition of these veteran players has shaped the Chicago Blackhawks roster, making them an intriguing team to watch next season.
