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Blackhawks Exciting Prospect Is Impressing Right Now
With the 34th overall pick of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks selected defenseman Xavier Villeneuve.
Villeneuve just had a very good 2025-26 season with the QMJHL's Blainville-Boisbrand Armada before being drafted by Chicago, posting six goals and 38 points in 36 games. Now, he is playing for Boston University and continuing to impress.
In 11 games so far this season with Boston University, Villeneuve has recorded one goal, 10 assists, 11 points, and a plus-3 rating. With numbers like these, the 19-year-old defenseman is adjusting well to the collegiate level.