We’ve arrived at the most active part of the NHL calendar, with acquisitions aplenty over the last few days and certain continue in the days ahead alongside this weekend’s 2026 NHL Draft.
This year’s event is a little less intriguing for the Blackhawks following Wednesday’s trading of the No. 4 overall pick for Buffalo defenseman Bowen Byram. Chicago currently does not have any picks during Friday’s first round but has six remaining for the other six rounds on Saturday:
Round 2, 34th overall
Round 2, 37th overall
Round 3, 66th overall
Round 4, 119th overall
Round 7, 194th overall
Round 7, 200th overall
Keep up with all of the weekends draft picks and trades and more right here!
Broadcast Schedule
All times CT
Friday, June 26
Round 1, 6 p.m., ESPN
Saturday, June 27
Rounds 2-7, 10 a.m., NHL Network/ESPN+