Fansided · Aug 27, 2025
6 first-round picks in two years should keep Blackhawks fans believing
Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Anton Frondell is selected as the third overall pick to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesFor the Chicago Blackhawks, making six first-round picks over the last two drafts is about more than lottery tickets — it’s about building a foundation that should make them competitive for the next decade.
Few teams in the NHL get as many swings at the top of the draft in such a short time. The Blackhawks have essentially built a new core in two years – something most rebuilds take at least half a decade to accomplish.