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The Chicago Blackhawks draft twice in the first round of the 2018 NHL draft being held on June 22nd. They have the eighth overall pick and the 27th pick acquired from the Nashville Predators in the Ryan Hartman trade. Having two first-round picks gives the Blackhawks some flexibility. As covered in part one of the Chicago Blackhawks Draft Targets article, the team should try … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Draft Targets – Part Two

The upcoming 2018 NHL Draft will give the Chicago Blackhawks some of their highest picks in years. What the Blackhawks choose as draft targets will be closely watched by their fans. They are all hoping that this off-season rebuild goes a lot better than last year. A good start would be for the Blackhawks to draft some prospects that will develop quickly. Draft Targets – Part … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Draft Targets – Part Three

The upcoming 2018 NHL Draft is less than a month away. The Chicago Blackhawks have four picks in the first three rounds of the draft. The centre position is an area that the team may focus on after the first round. There are several good prospects at centre that could help the Blackhawks lineup.  Chicago Blackhawks Draft Targets Part 4 – Centres In the earlier Draft Targets … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Draft Targets – Part 4

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Vancouver Canucks taking on the Chicago Blackhawks. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Oct. 17 Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks