The Great Chicago Blackhawks Draft Pick Mystery: How Many Young Stars Will They Stash in 2023?
Ah, the Chicago Blackhawks. A team steeped in glorious tradition (remember those epic Stanley Cup runs?), currently...well, let's just say they're in a bit of a rebuild phase. But fear not, Hawks fans! Rebuilds need fuel, and that fuel comes in the glorious form of shiny, top-notch draft picks!
But here's the thing, how much shiny fuel do the Blackhawks have stockpiled for the 2023 draft? Buckle up, because this one gets a little interesting.
Did They, Didn't They? The Great Pick-quisition
The short answer? Well, they had a lot. Like, a whole heaping helping of lottery tickets kind of a lot. But then things got a little...trade-happy.
- The Big Trades: Let's just say some familiar faces (and their draft picks) got sent packing. Hagel to Tampa Bay? Sure, but that came with a price (and by price, we mean their precious 2023 first-rounder). DeBrincat to Ottawa? Another first-rounder bites the dust.
So, we're starting to see a pattern here. The Blackhawks were like a kid at a candy store, except instead of grabbing every sugary treat, they were dealing them away for...reasons? (Maybe a time machine to revisit those Cup runs?)
But Wait, There's More! (Because Drafts Are Like Pizza, You Can Always Have More)
Okay, okay, so they traded away some picks. But surely they have at least a few left, right?
- The Scrappy Bunch: Thankfully, the answer is yes! The Blackhawks managed to hold onto a decent chunk of their draft capital. We're talking second-round picks, third-round picks, a whole smorgasbord of potential future stars!
So, How Many Picks Do They Really Have?
Here's the bottom line: The Chicago Blackhawks entered the 2023 draft with a war chest of picks, but some trades left them with a slightly lighter arsenal. They didn't end up with the most first-round firepower, but they still have a good amount of ammo in the later rounds.
Think of it like this: They might not be starting with a five-course draft meal, but they've definitely got enough for a solid appetizer spread. And hey, appetizers can be pretty darn delicious, right?
Stay tuned, Blackhawks fans! The 2023 draft is sure to be an interesting one for your team, and with a good helping of young talent coming in, the future might just be brighter than that shiny new stadium you're building.
