The Chicago Blackhawks are still very much a rebuilding team. They are farther along than some other rebuilding squads, but there is still so much work to be done. The 2025 NHL Draft is an event that can help them take another step in their quest to become a winner again.
The draft is seven rounds long. Over those seven rounds, the Blackhawks are scheduled to make 10 selections. Two of them will come in the first round, two will come in the second, one in the third, two in the fourth, one in the sixth, and two in the seventh.
All of those picks are lottery tickets that could blossom into impactful NHL players. They could also be used as currency to get other assets from teams across the league.
It would be surprising if GM Kyle Davidson used all 10. He has been known to shuffle them around in the past, which is a good indicator of his potential plans.
Chicago’s two first-round selections (if they keep both) will come on Friday night. The first one is 3rd overall, and the second is 25th. High-end prospects will be taken in those spots.
NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) on XThe @NHL announced the current order of selection for the 2025 Upper Deck #NHLDraft at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Round 1 takes place Friday (7 p.m. ET on @espn, @ESPNPlus, @Sportsnet, @TVASports).
Details: https://t.co/TLJ5fnEO7m
It isn’t likely for later round picks to become stars, but it does happen from time to time. Adding more talent to the prospect farm system is never a bad thing.
Davidson has a good track record when it comes to the entry draft. That trend needs to continue with these selections, whether he uses them or not.
Having this many picks gives the organization some wiggle room, as all 32 teams come together to make themselves better.
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