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Could the Blackhawks take another defenseman early in the 2026 NHL Draft?

The Athletic

The Blackhawks could draft anywhere from first to seventh and have a need for top-six NHL forwards, but they might draft another defenseman.

By Scott Powers

Published: Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 am Added: Mar 11, 2026, 7:34 am
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