An open thread to discuss for Friday night’s events.
The Chicago Blackhawks will make the 11th overall selection in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft on Friday night.
It’s technically the No. 12 pick overall with the Arizona Coyotes’ No. 11 pick in the first round being forfeit. Arizona did trade back into the first round earlier in the day on Friday as part of a massive deal with Vancouver.
How to watch
What: First round of the 2021 NHL Draft
Time: 7 p.m. (Central Time)
When: Friday
TV: ESPN2
Live stream: ESPN+ (subscription required)
Draft order
Round 1
1. Buffalo
2. Seattle
3. Anaheim
4. New Jersey
5. Columbus
6. Detroit
7. San Jose
8. Los Angeles
9. Arizona (from VAN)
10. Ottawa
11. Forfeited pick
12. Chicago
13. Calgary
14. Buffalo (from PHI)
15. Dallas
16. NY Rangers
17. St. Louis
18. Winnipeg
19. Nashville
20. Edmonton
21. Boston
22. Minnesota
23. Detroit (from WSH)
24. Florida
25. Columbus (from TOR)
26. Minnesota (from PIT)
27. Carolina
28. Colorado
29. New Jersey (from NYI)
30. Vegas
31. Montreal
32. Columbus (from TBL)