The Blackhawks shouldn't put too much stock into positional needs with the No. 2 overall pick. They should take the best available player, whether it's forward Ivan Demidov or defenseman Artyom Levshunov.

The Blackhawks won the rights to the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft on Tuesday, as the results of the NHL draft lottery placed them in the second spot. Shortly after Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson reacted to receiving the pick on NBC Sports Chicago’s Draft Lottery Special show. He’s “pumped” about the opportunity to draft another core player...

Pat and Charlie react to the 2024 NHL Draft lottery results and the Blackhawks holding the No. 2 overall pick. Plus, an exclusive interview with GM Kyle Davidson.

Who could the Blackhawks take with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft? Here are a few names to focus on.

The ping-pong balls have spoken, and the Chicago Blackhawks will own the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

The Blackhawks have signed forward Lukas Reichel to a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2025-26 season.

Let the ping-pong balls fall where they may.

Last year, the ping pong balls fell the Blackhawks’ way when they secured the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft, and the rights to draft Connor Bedard. They’re hoping some of that luck is leftover this year, so they get the chance to pair Bedard with this year’s phenom, Macklin Celebrini. Here’s when the NHL lottery begins, and the...

Pat and Charlie interview The Athletic's NHL Draft expert Corey Pronman to preview the 2024 class ahead of the lottery and discuss just how good Macklin Celebrini is.

The Chicago Blackhawks are once again positioned for a shot at the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL Draft, and shockingly, they have even better odds than they did last season.