Blackhawks Add Finnish Defenseman Alalauri at No. 66

Chicago used the third round to select Samu Alalauri, a Finnish defenseman who brings international pedigree to a rebuilding blue line. The Blackhawks have been aggressive in their prospect acquisition strategy, and Alalauri represents another piece of the puzzle as the organization attempts to climb out of the basement. Whether the 'Hawks can develop this talent into an NHL contributor remains the central question.