This draft, the Chicago Blackhawks did things a little differently. They surveyed their pipeline, full of smallish, skilled players, and realized they have deficits in other areas.

The Blackhawks could have a quiet offseason, but they do have some holes that can’t necessarily be filled from within.

The Blackhawks selected Muskegon Lumberjacks forward Vaclav Nestrasil with the No. 25 overall pick of the NHL Draft. What we know. The Blackhawks keep adding to their pipeline, an