Blackhawks to Pass on McKenna Despite Bedard Link
The Blackhawks hold a prime draft spot, and whispers from front offices suggest they're steering clear of Gavin McKenna even with his family ties to Connor Bedard. Scouts I've talked to point to a loaded prospect pool already brimming with young talent like Anton Frondell and Artyom Levshunov, making another high-risk forward less appealing. McKenna's Penn State stint has raised eyebrows amid off-ice noise, and Chicago's brain trust prioritizes fits over hype.
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