Blackhawks Have Good Options With 18th Overall Draft Pick - The Hockey Writers Chicago Blackhawks Latest News, Analysis & More

While all eyes will be on the Chicago Blackhawks when they make the second overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, they also have the 18th pick, providing them with many options to continue adding young talent to their organization. After originally having the 20th overall pick, the Blackhawks announced on May 24 that they had acquired the 2024 18th and 50th overall selections from the New York Islanders in exchange for the 2024 20th, 54th, and 61st overall selections. With this trade, the Blackhawks now have eight picks in the 2024 NHL Draft, including six in the first three rounds.