Blackhawks could lose 1st-round pick for this reason

The Chicago Blackhawks could lose a first-round pick this season, but might see a benefit in that happening.

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Artyom Levshunov is selected with the 2nd overall pick of the 2024 NHL Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images | Joe Camporeale-Imagn ImagesThe Chicago Blackhawks could end up losing a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. As implausible as that might seem, there’s actually an interesting reason behind that statement.

The Blackhawks have two first-round picks in this year’s draft. The club has its own, while also holding the Florida Panthers’ pick. That pick came last year in the Seth Jones…