Additionally, the Blackhawks are picking in the top-5 for just the 13th time in franchise history.
1st Overall (2 times):
- 2023 – Connor Bedard
- 2007 – Patrick Kane
2nd Overall (2 times):
- 2024 – Artyom Levshunov
- 1965 – Andy Culligan
3rd Overall (6 times):
- 2019 – Kirby Dach
- 2006 – Jonathan Toews
- 2004 – Cam Barker
- 1984 – Eddie Olczyk
- 1980 – Denis Savard
- 1966 – Terry Caffery
4th Overall (1 time):
- 1964 – Richie Bayes
5th Overall (1 time):
- 1963 – Art Hampson
Chicago is one of only five teams that have at least four picks in the first two rounds of the 2025 NHL Draft:
- Nashville (5)
- Philadelphia (5)
- Montreal (4)
- San Jose (4)
With two selections in the first round, the 2025 NHL Draft will mark the 10th time in franchise history that the Blackhawks have had multiple first-round picks.
Additionally, including the 2025 NHL Draft, the Blackhawks will have had nine first-round picks between the 2023-26 NHL Drafts, which ranks first among all NHL teams.
The 2025 NHL Draft will be held from June 27-28 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, CA.
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