Blackhawks Eyeing Another D Early in 2026 Draft?

The Blackhawks sit with a top pick staring them in the face, and whispers from the scouting rooms point to another blueliner sliding into their lap. With Levshunov and Rinzel already pushing for top spots on the depth chart, GM Kyle Davidson faces a delicious dilemma on whether to double down on defense or chase forward flash. This draft class overflows with right-shot beasts like Rudolph and Piiparinen, and Chicago's war room knows one wrong swing could haunt them for years.