Blackhawks Could Have Two Top-16 Picks in 2026 NHL Draft if Panthers Don't Make Late Run

Blackhawks could have two top-16 picks in 2026 NHL Draft if Panthers don't make late run

Many Blackhawks fans are tired of hearing about draft picks, but they’re still important for the future of the organization — even if they’re not as all-engrossing as they were a few years ago.For the first time in a few years, the Hawks aren’t guaranteed another top-three pick. On the other hand, they might end up with two entries in the NHL Draft lottery for the first time.The Hawks entered play Monday tied for the fifth-fewest points (51) in …

Blackhawks could have two top-16 picks in 2026 NHL Draft if Panthers don’t make late run

Many Blackhawks fans are tired of hearing about draft picks, but they’re still very important for the future of the organization — even if not quite as all-engrossing as they were a few years ago. For the first time in a few years, the Hawks aren’t guaranteed another top-three pick. On the other hand, they could end up with not just one but two entries in the NHL draft lottery for the first time. The Hawks entered Monday tied for the fifth-fewes…