Elite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 5-ranked Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have lived at the top of the draft board, picking in the top three for three straight years. That’s brought in franchise-level talent. Add six additional first-rounders, three seconds, and five thirds, and their pipeline isn’t just top-heavy; it has depth that many teams surely envy.

In recent years, Chicago leaned heavily into speed and skill, often overlooking size. But the 2025 draft marked an apparent shift in philosophy. Size became a priority, without sacrificing upside. The average height of their eight picks this past June is just a whisper under 6-foot-4.

If the ingredients mesh, the Blackhawks may have concocted a potent mix of power and finesse that should propel them into the big club and help elevate them from their status as perennial bottom-feeders.

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