Frequently Asked Questions
Who did the Blackhawks select with the 7th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft?
The Blackhawks selected 18-year-old defenseman Kevin Korchinski with the 7th overall pick. They received that pick as part of the Alex DeBrincat trade with the Ottawa Senators.
What did the Blackhawks get in return for trading Alex DeBrincat?
The Blackhawks received the 7th overall pick, the 39th overall pick, and a 2024 3rd-round pick from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Alex DeBrincat.
How did Kevin Korchinski perform in the WHL before being drafted?
Korchinski played 67 regular season games for the Seattle Thunderbirds in 2021-2022, posting 4 goals and 61 assists for 65 points. He also added 6 goals and 13 assists in 25 WHL playoff games.
Who is the top prospect in the Chicago Blackhawks system?
Lukas Reichel was the top prospect in the Blackhawks system heading into the draft. Reichel put up 21 goals and 36 assists in 56 games with the Rockford IceHogs during the 2021-2022 season.
How many picks did the Blackhawks have remaining after selecting Korchinski?
After the 7th overall pick, the Blackhawks still had picks at 13th, 38th, 39th, 57th, 81st, and 90th overall, plus selections in the 6th and 7th rounds.