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How the Blackhawks acquired 7 picks for 2019 NHL draft

Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman will head to Vancouver with seven picks for the NHL draft, which is June 21-22.

Here’s how he acquired them:

First round — No. 3

Chicago entered the NHL draft lottery with the No. 12 pick and a 3 percent chance to land the No. 3 overall pick. The Blackhawks ended up with the pick and will pick at No. 3 for the first time since 2006, when they selected captain Jonathan Toews.

Second round — No. 43

This is Chicago’s own pick.