The Blackhawks are reportedly interested in trading the third overall pick in this year’s draft
The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly interested in trading the third overall pick in this year’s draft for more immediate help for young star Connor Bedard, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli.
“The Chicago Blackhawks are open for business over the next 10 days.”@frank_seravalli dives into his earlier report that Chicago is open to trading their third overall pick on the Chicago Lead. pic.twitter.com/2kkwfAHCuU
— Blackhawks on CHSN (@CHSN_Blackhawks) June 17, 2025
The Blackhawks have made eight first-round picks over the past three years and aren’t focused on further stockpiling prospects. With the 25th overall pick this year and two more first-rounders next year, trading down from the No. 3 spot could make sense as the team shifts its focus from rebuilding to winning.
They aren’t desperate to trade the pick Seravalli added, however they would are looking to be aggressive this off-season and trading a top three pick would be just that.
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Chicago hasn’t made the playoffs since 2020 and have accrued a 126-215-43 record during that span. A top six forward or top four defenceman could go a long way for this Blackhawks team that is starving for some wins.
Swedish forward Anton Frondell is the betting favorite to be selected third overall in this year’s draft, currently listed at -140 odds. Caleb Desnoyers is next at +250, followed by Porter Martone at +450, while Michael Misa and James Hagens sit further back at +750 and +900, respectively.
The gap between Frondell and the rest suggests he’s the clear frontrunner, but the presence of several high-upside options means there’s room for surprises especially with a trade very much in play.
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