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The Blackhawks have a competitive force in 1st-round pick Vaclav Nestrasil

The Chicago Blackhawks may have reached when they selected Vaclav Nestrasil with the 25th pick in the first round of this year's draft. Then again, the Blackhawks could take a risk since the 25th pick was not originally theirs to begin with.

That draft pick belonged to the Toronto Maple Leafs but was owed to Chicago to complete a prior trade made in 2023.

General manager Kyle Davidson wanted to add some size to his prospect pool and Nestrasil provides that with his 6-foot-6 frame. He also has skill to go along with his massive frame.