Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Blackhawks' odds of getting the first overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery?
The Blackhawks have a 13.5% chance of getting the first overall pick. They finished with the second-worst record in the league behind Vancouver, giving them the second-best lottery odds.
When is the NHL Draft Lottery and where can I watch it?
The NHL Draft Lottery is Tuesday night at 6 p.m. CDT and will be broadcast live on ESPN. The lottery balls will be drawn from NHL Network's studio in Secaucus, New Jersey.
How many times have the Blackhawks moved up in the draft lottery?
The Blackhawks have moved up four times since the lottery was introduced in 1995. Their biggest wins were moving from 5th to 1st in 2007 for Patrick Kane and from 3rd to 1st in 2023 for Connor Bedard.
Who are the top prospects the Blackhawks could target in the 2026 NHL Draft?
The top prospects are Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, projected as the first and second overall picks. If the Blackhawks pick later, they could target center Caleb Malhotra or right-handed defenseman Chase Reid.
Have the Blackhawks ever moved from second to first in the draft lottery before?
No, the Blackhawks have never moved up from the second position to first overall. Only three teams have accomplished this feat in the past 15 years, all between 2012-2014.
Isaac Nielsen
Isaac Nielsen is a University of Nebraska–Omaha graduate with a degree in Journalism & Media Communication and four years of experience in sports journalism. He has spent the past two years as the Lead Blackhawks Writer at Sports Mockery, covering the team’s rebuild and focusing on roster construction, and has also reported on the Bears, Colts, Omaha Athletics, and Nebraska football.
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