6 things to know about tonight’s NHL draft lottery, including whom the Chicago Blackhawks might pick if they don’t get dibs on Connor Bedard
The Chicago Blackhawks have just an 11.5% probability to win the No. 1 selection in Monday night’s NHL draft lottery — and dibs on phenom Connor Bedard — but all isn’t lost if he’s not available when the Hawks pick on June 28.
Director of amateur scouting Mike Doneghey said the Hawks haven’t batted an eye about their odds..
“As a group, from (general manager) Kyle (Davidson) on down to our scouting, we’re in a good spot, we’re excited,” Doneghey told the Tribune. “The general sentiment is (with) that first(-round) pick we’re getting a good player. Whether it’s (No.) 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, we’re going to get a household name.”
In the previous 27 lotteries, the team with the third-best odds has won the top pick six times, most recently in 2019, when the New Jersey Devils selected forward Jack Hughes. The Hawks moved from 12th to third in that draft and selected forward Kirby Dach.
The Hawks famously struck gold in 2007, moving from fifth to first and
