CHI pipeline
Chicago Blackhawks 2026 NHL Draft picks.
Chicago Blackhawks has 8 2026 picks listed in the local draft-order file. This static page focuses on draft capital and pick context first, then links to the team's pipeline for player-level browsing.
Chicago Blackhawks draft snapshot
82026 picks
4acquired picks
4rounds 1-2
41prospects
Exact 2026 overall slots use the current local draft-order file. Future 2027-2028 context remains available in the interactive Team Pipeline.
2026 pick list
| Round | Origin | Overall | Condition / trade context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st round | own pick | #4 | No listed condition |
| 2nd round | own pick | #34 | No listed condition |
| 2nd round | via Toronto Maple Leafs | #37 | The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Jake McCabe, Sam Lafferty, 2024 Conditional 5th Round Pick and 2025 Conditional 5th Round Pick from the Chicago Blackhawks for 2025 conditional 1st Round Pick, 2026 2nd Round pick, Joey Anderson and Pavel Gogolev |
| 2nd round | via New York Islanders | #45 | The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Josh Bailey and a 2026 second round pick from the New York Islanders for future considerations. |
| 3rd round | own pick | #66 | No listed condition |
| 4th round | via Ottawa Senators | #119 | The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Nikita Zaitsev, 2023 2nd Round Pick and 2026 4th Round Pick from the Ottawa Senators for future considerations |
| 7th round | own pick | #194 | Transfers if Pitlick plays 30 NHL games in 23-24 - Condition not met |
| 7th round | via Florida Panthers | #200 | The Florida Panthers acquired a 2025 7th round pick (#197) from the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2026 7th round pick |
Pipeline context
Chicago Blackhawks has 41 prospects in the local Team Pipeline export, including 4 goalies and 7 first-rounders. The sample below is for context; use Team Pipeline for filters and drawer detail.
| Player | Profile | Draft path | Latest row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Frondell | C / 19 yrs / NHL | 2025 R1 #3 | 2025-26: 43 GP, 28 pts, 0.65 P/GP |
| Sacha Boisvert | C / 20 yrs / NCAA | 2024 R1 #18 | 2025-26: 26 GP, 17 pts, 0.65 P/GP |
| Oliver Moore | C/LW / 21 yrs / NHL | 2023 R1 #19 | 2025-26: 60 GP, 23 pts, 0.38 P/GP |
| Sam Rinzel | RD / 21 yrs / NHL | 2022 R1 #25 | 2025-26: 23 GP, 14 pts, 0.61 P/GP |
| Vaclav Nestrasil | RW / 19 yrs / NCAA | 2025 R1 #25 | 2025-26: 34 GP, 31 pts, 0.91 P/GP |
| Marek Vanacker | LW / 20 yrs / OHL | 2024 R1 #27 | 2025-26: 60 GP, 82 pts, 1.37 P/GP |
| Mason West | C / 18 yrs / USHL | 2025 R1 #29 | 2025-26: 38 GP, 25 pts, 0.66 P/GP |
| Adam Gajan | G / 22 yrs / NCAA | 2023 R2 #35 | 2025-26: 33 GP, 0 pts, 0 P/GP |
| Paul Ludwinski | C/LW / 22 yrs / AHL | 2022 R2 #39 | 2025-26: 3 GP, 2 pts, 0.67 P/GP |
| Roman Kantserov | RW / 21 yrs / KHL | 2023 R2 #44 | 2025-26: 63 GP, 64 pts, 1.02 P/GP |
| Drew Commesso | G / 23 yrs / AHL | 2020 R2 #46 | 2025-26: 37 GP, 0 pts, 0 P/GP |
| Martin Misiak | W / 21 yrs / AHL | 2023 R2 #55 | 2025-26: 63 GP, 15 pts, 0.24 P/GP |