One week after the Stanley Cup was awarded to the Lightning, the NHL Draft begins Tuesday night.
Thanks to a four-game win over the Oilers in the qualifying round series, the Blackhawks will be picking 17th overall in the first round. It will be the first time Chicago has the No. 17 pick in franchise history. Recent draft picks in the vicinity of No. 17 include center Mark McNeill (No. 18 in 2011), center/left wing Teuvo Teravainen (No. 18 in 2012) and right wing Ty Jones (No.