Here are the top candidates the Blackhawks should avoid with the third overall selection:
5 – Vasili Podkolzin
Podkolzin is far from the worst player the ‘Hawks could end up taking, but they should still avoid him. First of all, Podkolzin is a winger; Chicago should be looking to take a center or a defenseman.
Still, Podkolzin is likely to be the best winger available, so that aspect wouldn’t be the worst part about selecting him.
The real issues are his contract status with the KHL and his lack of production. Podkolzin is locked into a KHL contract for the next two season.