As the 2024 NHL draft nears, the Chicago Blackhawks made a strategic decision to trade up in both the first and second rounds.
Many were left wondering if this was going to continue into another trade to acquire another higher-up draft pick, and now, with that speculation, general manager Kyle Davidson has addressed it.
The Blackhawks have been linked to Mitch Marner, Martin Necas and many other names in past weeks.
Earlier in the off-season, the Chicago Blackhawks broke the ice with the New York Islanders as they completed a trade that left many puzzled. Davidson has address that trade just now:
It was speculated that the Blackhawks would use those two picks acquired from the New York Islanders to move up in the draft, and Davidson addressed that as well:
It'll be interesting to see how this all pans out before the NHL draft day comes along soon. the Blackhawks have a considerable amount of salary cap with nearly $35 million, and Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson has made it clear that he's not afraid to spend it.
The Blackhawks have the second overall 18th, 34th, and 50th overall picks; the organization is bound to add top-tier talent in this year's draft.
With the second, 18th, 34th, and 50th overall picks now in their arsenal, Chicago is in a prime position to add depth and talent. Davidson's focus remains centered on building a competitive team that can thrive in the coming seasons.
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JUIN 24 | 218 ANSWERS Announcement by Kyle Davidson: multiple trades for the Chicago Blackhawks Do you think the Blackhawks need to acquire more star power? | ||
Yes | 200 | 91.7 % |
No | 18 | 8.3 % |
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