Blackhawks Mock Draft Points to a Defenseman Run

Chicago may not have the luxury of waiting around if the board starts peeling off defensemen early. This mock draft suggests the Blackhawks could be nudged into making the first move in a run that changes the whole first round. The kind of draft pressure that looks tidy in May can get messy fast in June, especially when teams are shopping for blue-line help and the top names start disappearing. Chicago’s spot in the draft could force its hand before the room settles down.