Even if the Blackhawks drafted someone else at No. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. What if players like David Reinbacher or Mikhail Gulyayev fall into their laps? Round 1, Pick 12: Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Round 2, Pick 45: Alabama DB Brian Branch, Round 3, Pick 68: Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker, Round 3, Pick 96: Western Kentucky DT Brodric Martin, Round 5, Pick 152: William & Mary OL Colby Sorsdal, Round 7, Pick 249: North Carolina WR Antoine Green, Buy Lions gear: Fanatics, NFL Shop, Amazon, Lids, Buy Lions tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticketmaster, Stream Lions Games Live: fuboTV, Hulu + Live, Sling. As of now, hes firmly in the mix to be the No. But dont get it twisted. Kyle Davidson and his staff have been closely watching Fantilli for the past few years, first with the Chicago Steel and then at Michigan. Acquired with T. Raddysh, B. Katchouk on 3/18/22, Traded to CAR for 2022 6th Round Pick on 7/8/22, Acquired in R. Carpenter trade on 3/21/22, Acquired in J. Anderson, P. Gogolev trade on 2/27/23. At this point, it may be in the Blue Jackets' best interest to keep the losses coming instead of trying to right the ship and push for a highly unlikely playoff berth. Alexander Suzdalev, LW 6-2, 187 2021-22 Team: HV71 Now that the draft is in the books, its time to run through perceived winners and losers with the dust settling. If they ended up with the first or second pick and were going to forfeit their 2023 draft pick, the plan would likely be to upgrade their goalies for next season. Theyll want to best position themselves to have a shot at drafting Macklin Celebrini, next years probable No. If the Blackhawks front office was able to hit on both first-round picks as forwards, they would be set for a long time. 1 pick, or at least have another top-five crack again. 1. There isnt a definitive timetable for the Blackhawks rebuild, but 2026 is pushing everyones patience. In return, the Rangers are sending two draft picks to Chicago -- a conditional 2023 second-round pick and a 2025 fourth-rounder. Until then, we speculate. And they also grabbed Fields a new running back (Roschon Johnson) and wide receiver (Tyler Scott). At least in that department, the Lions finished at the top of the board. 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He's got speed, he's got size, he's got skill, he's very competitive, he's good at the faceoff circle, and plays a strong two-way game. In the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history, officials seize First Republic Bank, selling its deposits and most of its assets. I get why many wouldnt. And those Minnesota Vikings are sticking to their path with Kirk Cousins under center, for now, while the Chicago Bears made the most out of moving Pick 1. Find him on Twitter at @The1Tab. 1 overall pick, this is one of them. As they finished third-worst in the overall league standings, their own first-round selection is yet to be decided. According to sources, multiple teams tried to pursue Kane -- including the Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers -- however, the winger pushed behind the scenes to still go to the Rangers. And while we dont know much about Western Kentucky defensive tackle Brodric Martin yet. 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Chicago acquired Tampa Bay's 2023 first-round pick, along with a conditional 2024 first-round pick, Taylor Raddysh and Boris Katchouk in exchange for forward Gibbs gives them a dangerous weapon to move around, while LaPorta meshes well with their need for a big-slot option in Ben Johnsons offense. Being four points behind the Anaheim Ducks is almost impressive, given how bad they've been this season, but that is where the Blackhawks are these days. | Curry still adding to legacy, Blackhawks making strong push for top NHL Draft pick. He gives Love a vertical threat with impressive speed and route-running skills. There are 94 NHL draft picks at the 2023 World Juniors. Allen is a well-rounded defenseman who can play in any situation and plays with a competitive edge. What you think is going to happen probably wont, he said. Related: 3 rookies crack starting lineup in way-to-soon Detroit Lions depth chart, Related: Lions Brad Holmes calls DAndre Swift trade to Eagles a win-win for everyone. Philadelphia isn't brimming with elite young talent, and it is up against the salary cap, so landing a phenom like Bedard would solve some of those problems. The talent difference between him and the next-best player is gigantic. Winds sent visibility to near zero. Nate Danielson, C 6-foot, 179 pounds. That will surely play a role in where he might land. He also has quick hands. A team can only jump ten spots, so only the top 11 teams are eligible for the 1st pick. WebThe San Jose Sharks have gone 4-18 over their last 22 games. 2023 NHL Draft Lottery: Date, No. Instead, as the Lightning fell to the Maple Leafs Saturday night, the Blackhawks were able to improve their standing in the upcoming draft. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. That gives them 11.5% odds of receiving the No. 4 and 28.8% odds of No. Stenberg is probably one of the fastest skaters in this class. His shot is Auston Matthews-like, which is crazy for a player his size. Chicago is last in goals scored (79) and 26th in goals allowed (137). Pickens won 11.5% of his pass rushes from the interior last season. The worst they can do is finish in 29th place, which would guarantee them a top-six draft choice. It was a solid Battle for Bedard: Blackhawks making strong push for No. Thus, if the team with the 16th worst record in the league won the lottery, it would jump only to the No. Pronman: For me, this is a no-brainer, despite all the complications in a Michkov selection. Arizona acquired the pick from the Stars in the trade that sent goaltender Scott Wedgewood to Dallas. What wasn't expected was a resurgent season from defenseman Erik Karlsson, who looks like a Norris Trophy contender again. "But to get a Patrick Kane, you don't get an opportunity like that very often.". follow. Matvei Michkov - Once an early contender to threaten Connor Bedard for first overall, the Russian star scored 70 goals at the Russian U-16 level and, in his age-16 season at the U-20 level, set a record for most goals by a 16-year-old at the MHL level with 38 goals and 56 points. Things have gone horribly wrong for the Arizona Coyotes. He can also play on the power play and penalty kill, which makes him a nice gadget. Adam Fantilli - The freshman forward at Michigan was named the recipient of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award as the top player in American college hockey. NFC North running backs: The Lions, Bears and Packers added potentially instant-impact pieces to their defenses. 1 pick and other coveted prospects waiting to be selected at the top of the draft. The geopolitical factor is the only reasonable argument against taking Michkov, but given how much talent youre leaving on the table, I would take that gamble. 1 overall pick in 2023? You would have to see something concerning in his game to not take him first overall, and so far he's off to a roaring start in the WHL. ET on @ESPN, @Sportsnet and @TVASports.More info: https://t.co/vneSK9CJ2p pic.twitter.com/BZxoDhCQCn. In the last couple of weeks, the Coyotes have beaten the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles Kings, and the New York Islanders. The number of drawings was reduced from three to two beginning in 2022 to ensure that the team finishing last in the standings picks no later than No. Yagers shot is notably superior to Nazars, though. All Rights Reserved. Wright gives the Bears a mean tackle for their offensive line. Theres no shortage of talent in that department this year, even with concerns that this draft class is front-loaded. He scored 25 goals and 63 points in 58 last season in the WHL, and added 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in 15 playoff contests. They also got a 2024 first-round pick, a fourth-round pick and a 2025 second-rounder. 1 pick: 1. Chicago Blackhawks, 26-49-7 (59) - 11.5%, 5. As the Blackhawks find themselves in the unique position of owning two first-round draft picks, it will be interesting to find out which positions they choose to attack with those selections. Lukas Reichel looks like hell fill a top-six spot. In Suzuki and Caufield, the Canadiens already have a couple of cornerstone players in place, and they have a good amount of money coming off the books after this season. So here's an early look at the Top 16 names for the 2023 NHL Draft, ones Chicago fans should start to familiarize themselves with. Brayden Yager finishes in transition and we're tied!#TakeFlightMJ | @yages29 pic.twitter.com/NGEgCOlYkX, x Moose Jaw Warriors (@MJWARRIORS) March 23, 2023. Because of Karlsson's sudden bounce-back, there is a chance the Sharks might be able to unload his massive contract in a trade. 1. He has a shot that has a chance to go in from any spot inside the (Roy K. Miller / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images), (Russell Hons / Cal Sport Media via AP Images). Gibbs is an explosive home-run hitting and an impressive route runner who can line up all over the field. 6 spot. The blue line group isnt getting any younger in Chicago with the exception of Wyatt Kaiser, and Kyle Davidson may aim to tackle both ends of the ice with his dual first-round picks. The Canadiens are really in a good spot here. Columbus Blue Jackets, 25-48-9 (59) - 13.5%, 3. Chicago will retain 50% of Kane's $10.5 million contract, and the Arizona Coyotes signed on to take on 50% of that, meaning Kane will count for only $2.625 million against the Rangers' cap. Connor Bedard is putting on a show at the IIHF World Junior Championship, and it's easy to see why so many fan bases are hoping their team lands the No. ALLEN PARK -- It was a good draft for the NFC Norths starting quarterbacks, while some of the young general managers flexed their chops to work the phones and get the most out of those picks. Finishing the season third-worst in the league standings, the Blackhawks will learn the fate of their natural first-round pick in next week's NHL Draft Lottery. Musgrave might have gone much earlier had he not missed most of last season. Blackhawks could pick anywhere from first to fifth in NHL draft after 30th-place finish The Blue Jackets loss Friday against the Sabres locked the Hawks into third Wicks brings a 39-inch vertical, so hes a potential developmental tight-window threat. The Rangers also sent minor league defenseman Andy Welinski to the Blackhawks, while minor league defenseman Cooper Zech joins Kane in heading to New York. His production fell off with the move from Pittsburgh to USC. Rangers-Devils playoffs: What history says about Game 7, Biggest NHL upset ever? 2023 Draft Picks. Heres a look at the picks the Blackhawks own, and how the playoffs could influence those selections. Here is the NHL's updated battle for last place and the best chances at the No. Campbell covers a ton of field, packing an impressive punch with 265 tackles through the previous two seasons at Iowa. Sources close to Kane said he was emotional about the move, as he always envisioned himself retiring as a Blackhawks player. State police say a section of Interstate 55 northbound and southbound will be closed until Tuesday. 1 by the Blackhawks in 2007, is in the final year of an eight-year deal that carried a no-movement clause. 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On the other hand, perhaps he looks to double down on the offensive front. It's more of a testamentto just how strong the upper echelon of the 2023 class is. 2023 The team with the winning combination is awarded the pick. section: | slug: battle-for-bedard-blackhawks-making-strong-push-for-no-1-overall-pick-in-2023-nhl-draft | sport: hockey | route: article_single.us | Entering the draft, the He will either entrench himself into this tier or play his way out depending on how the next few weeks go. However, that first-round pick would be in 2024 or 2025. Connor Bedard is the consensus favorite to be taken off the board first because he's a generational-type talent, and theBlackhawks will likely be one of those teams in the running. 1 overall pick and additional 11.5% odds of receiving No. But hes someone to watch, especially with Fields working his magic with more help around him. Leo Carlsson verkar vara p spelhumr idag #SHL #slutspel #rebrohk #2023NHLDraft C More pic.twitter.com/JelyWeKe1e, SwehockeyGIFs (@swehockeygifs) April 1, 2023. Sale was one of the top players for Team Czechia at the Under-18 World Junior Championship in 2021-22, where he ranked first on the team in assists (8) and second in points (9) in six games. Chicago has a crowded house of sports icons. Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. And new Bears running back Roschon Johnson brings a built, unique athlete to the backfield. Bleacher Nation Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Round 1: Pick No. Matvei Michkov, RW5-foot-10, 159 pounds. That number could shrink or grow, but theyll have plenty of picks either way. He's not the greatest skater, but projects to be a middle-six winger with upside. The Blackhawks finished with the 20 overall. Holmes moved up to get Alabama defensive back Brian Branch, who was considered a strong bet for the first round. In all seriousness, it has been good to see the Coyotes going toe-to-toe with some of the league's best, especially at home. Legitimate requests to remove copyrighted photos not in the public domain will be honored promptly. Those were two of the top-value picks of the entire weekend. Updated: March 3, 2023. "I think Patrick recognized it was a good fit for him and it's a good fit for us," Drury said. The team can select no lower than fifth, as they enter the lottery with an 11.5% chance to get the first overall pick, the third-highest odds. Hes signed in the KHL through the 2025-26 season. The 2023 NHL Draft will span two days. Try a week on us. He would probably be the first overall pick if Bedard wasn't in this class. As Philadelphia has drifted toward the bottom of the standings, its hopes of calling Connor Bedard's name next summer have risen. 3. The 6-foot-6, 310-pounder is a fascinating prospect, too. The 2023 NFL draft is in the books for the Chicago Bears, and they have welcomed 10 new players to their team. Ryan Poles officially completed his second draft as Chicago Bears general manager. 5 pick due to his great combination of skill and hockey sense with strong skating. 2023 4th round pick (PIT - #110) [Conditional]**. The pick was a result of a trade during the 2021-22 season where the Blackhawks shipped off forward Brandon Hagel in return for a package that included it, a 2024 conditional first-rounder, Taylor Raddysh, and Boris Katchouk. I just dont see the special qualities in him I do in Michkov. -. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. That pairs well with the dangerous Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs moving forward. 2 in the draft, which will take place June 28-29 in Nashville. Jonathan Toews deserves a place of his own. 1 pick. Team Names: Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Black Hawks. Carlssons emergence this season as one of the top four prospects would probably decide this one for them. Between Karlsson and Timo Meier, who is in the final year of his contract, San Jose has a couple of very talented players it could trade for a gigantic haul in return. Because, heck, you never know, there's also a chance the Blackhawks end up with another pick in the mid-first-round range. Ritchie is a highly-skilled, right-handed shot playmaking-type center who projects to be a top-six forward in the NHL. Kane will fly to New York and make his debut Thursday at home against Ottawa, the team said. Actually, the race to the bottom of the NHL standings began a while ago with Bedard set to become one teams lottery ticket. Here are the five best picks made at any point during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Official Site of the Chicago Blackhawks. The Sharks' 2022-23 season has gone as expected so far. Blackhawks Finalize Position Of Second 2023 Draft Pick By Isaac Nielsen - May 1, 2023 1 Despite their 2022-23 season being well in the books, the Blackhawks front office, along with their fans, were undoubtedly keeping an eye on the first-round playoff matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs. Kane has been receiving treatment for a hip injury this year, which is one of the reasons the Rangers initially hit pause on acquiring the veteran, sources told ESPN. Bears wrap 2023 NFL Draft by picking S Kendall Williamson in 7th round at No. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The Blackhawks will receive even more news about where theyll make selections next Monday night during the NHL Draft Lottery. Yes, you have to wait at least three years, but youre probably waiting that much for Will Smith or whoever else to make a difference on your team, and maybe longer. 1 overall in the 2022 NHL Draft, which is no disrespect to Juraf Slafkovsky. 8:55 p.m.-- Michigan produces Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. He's not a flashy player but does a lot of things really well, with no glaring holes in his game. Here is every pick the Blackhawks made in the 2022 NHL Draft. Teams are randomly assigned four-digit combinations that are computer generated. The 2023 second-round pick will become a first-rounder if the Rangers make the Eastern Conference finals. In Minnesota, its all about Jordan Addisons addition. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Ethan Gauthier, C 5-foot-11, 177 pounds. Bedard would instantaneously replace Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane as the face of the franchise. Here are the odds for each of the 11 teams currently eligible for the No. 7. Ryan Poles turned Pick 1 into proven receiver DJ Moore, not to mention Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright and Miami cornerback Tyrique Stevenson in the draft. Blackhawks Finalize Position Of Second 2023 Draft Pick By Isaac Nielsen - May 1, 2023 1 Despite their 2022-23 season being well in the books, the Blackhawks The Bears still have one of the worst rosters around. LaPorta is an athletic tight end who thrives over the middle while gaining yards after the catch. The U18 Worlds are around the corner, though, giving Smith his most important games of the season. If there's a year to be in the hunt for the No. Dvorsky is a smart, reliable two-way center who's offensively gifted but isn't flashy. Otto Stenberg, RW 5-foot-11, 172 pounds. He thrives on the power play and is another player whose competitiveness stands out. It will be held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. ET. One league source told me that Bedard, Adam Fantilli and Matvei Michkov would've "easily" gone No. 16. Kara Keating. The Chicago Blackhawks and Blackhawks.com are trademarks of Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Anaheim Ducks, 23-47-12 (58 points) - 18.5%, 2. *Conditions: The 2022 3rd round pick can upgrade to a 2nd round pick if the Penguins reach the 2020-21 Stanley Cup Final and Carter plays in at least 50% of the games. Who were the biggest winners and losers among the 32 NFL teams 2023 draft classes? Hendon Hooker landed with the Lions at Pick 68, and the Vikings took BYUs Jaren Hall at Pick 164. Fantilli would immediately step into the Blackhawks lineup and also be someone they build around. May 1, 2023. One can reasonably assume that theyll grab a forward with their own top-five selection since thats where the talent is this year. The Packers spent second-round picks on tight end Luke Musgrave and wide receiver Jayden Reed. At the same time, Montreal is quickly slipping in the standings with two wins in its last 10 games. Dealing away Kane represents Chicago's official turn away from its championship era as it rebuilds through the draft with a new management team and coaching staff in place. Find out where all of the aforementioned prospects will end up during the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday, June 28. NFL Next Gen Stats reports the Lions had the first draft class since 2003 to have each of their five picks score 80-plus on the analytic sites scoring scale. Green Bay grabbed Iowa edge defender Lukas Van Ness in the first round. 1 pick this year, they will be ineligible for the top pick for the next three draft lotteries. The Blue Jackets held the tiebreaker of fewest regulation wins over theBlackhawks (15 wins to 18) to get the second-best odds in the lottery. He plays on the power play, kills penalties, and can also drive a line on offense. Blackhawks Future Draft Picks. That team will hold a 18.5 percent chance of landing the No. One of those four teams will finish with the best odds for the No. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. The 2023 NFL draft is in the books for the Chicago Bears, and they have welcomed 10 new players to their team. He wouldnt automatically make them a Stanley Cup contender again, but he would give them the main piece of the pie theyre desperate for in the rebuild. Past Michkov, Will Smith and Zach Benson sit fifth and sixth in most rankings while Ryan Leonard, Colby Barlow and Dalibor Dvorsky are also in that conversation. The leagues 2023 draft lottery will take place that night at 6 p.m. CT and the first overall and other top picks will be determined. By Isaac Nielsen. Authorities searching for two missing teen girls found the bodies of 7 people on a rural Oklahoma property. And the Bears went the old-school route of looking to the interior defensive line. Pronman: This is where it gets quite tough. So, theyre sticking with those veteran quarterbacks for at least another season. He is the author of two books about the Blackhawks, most recently "Chicago Blackhawks: An Illustrated Timeline" (Reedy Press, 2021). The first round of the Tampa Bay Lightning yeah, the Blackhawks own Tampas second-round pick this year, too. But they focused on adding athletes and speed across the board at an aggressive rate. Hes another elite RAS defensive tackle with elite speed and great explosion testing. But the general manager stuck to his gut, as he said he would, landing some of the weekends top steals in versatile defensive back Brian Branch (Pick 45) and quarterback Hendon Hooker (Pick 68). 1 overall pick. I cant control peoples trade value and stuff like that, right? There is still plenty of time for Arizona to go ice cold and sink like a stone. Then, the Florida Panthers helped even further by knocking off the Boston Bruins in a shocking game 7 win, sending the team that had set the season points record home. Comments by third parties are neither sponsored or endorsed by Bleacher Nation. Overall, every increase in every spot for every pick helps as the Blackhawks attempt to keep building this young club from the ground up. With the fifth choice in this draft, Will Smith would check a lot of boxes for the Blackhawks. For one, I see a lot of similarities between him and Frank Nazar. Reynolds, group to make $1B bid to buy Sens: report, Stanley Cup Playoff bracket, schedule, results, Maple Leafs, Red Wings headline '23 Global Series, Woman found in Nichuskin's hotel room taken to hospital, Fifteen other rookies to watch this season.