Frequently Asked Questions
Who did the Blackhawks select in the third round of the draft?
The Hawks selected three players: RW Gavin Hayes at #66 from the Flint Firebirds, C Samuel Savoie at #81 from the Gatineau Olympiques, and C Aidan Thompson at #90 from the Lincoln Stars. All three picks were acquired through trades over the past year.
What kind of player is Gavin Hayes and what are his stats?
Hayes is a 6'1" power forward who posted 49 points in 65 games last season with 19 goals and 30 assists. He's known for hitting hard, driving the net, and thriving in the dirty areas with NHL caliber shooting ability and top-end speed.
How did the Blackhawks acquire these third round draft picks?
Hayes was acquired from Montreal in the Kirby Dach trade, Savoie came from Vegas in the Mattias Janmark trade, and Thompson was acquired from Calgary in exchange for Nikita Zadorov. The Hawks also had a fourth pick from Edmonton but traded it to Arizona.
What type of player is Samuel Savoie and why is he compared to Andrew Shaw?
Savoie is described as extremely physical with a high motor and known as a pest who succeeds right in front of the net. He's called "Andrew Shaw 2.0" because of his junkyard dog style and ability to score junky goals in traffic.
What are the chances these third round picks will make it to the NHL?
There's about a 27% chance that a third round selection plays in more than 99 NHL games. These players will take time to develop and aren't expected to wear a Hawks sweater anytime soon.