Fansided · Jan 19, 2021
One first-round pick won’t be enough for the Chicago Blackhawks
Ian Mitchell #51, Chicago Blackhawks Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
This season has been anything but great for the Chicago Blackhawks. During an apparent rebuild and reconstruction of the team, one thing is for sure; one first-round draft pick will not be enough. The Blackhawks have one first-round draft pick as of now for the 2021 NHL draft. Hopefully, by the end of the season, the team will have added one or two more.
I am no NHL general manager, but to me the best way to rebuild a franchise is through the NHL draft. While no draft pick is ever a guarantee in the NHL, for the Chicago Blackhawks, having more first-round picks around won’t be a downgrade by any means.