The Chicago Blackhawks are poised to make their selections at the NHL draft tonight, June 28, holding the No. 2 and No. 18 overall picks. General Manager Kyle Davidson has confirmed that the team has decided on their choice for the No. 2 pick, though the decision has not been publicly disclosed. Davidson mentioned, 'I think we feel pretty confident with where we're going to go.' The debate centers around two prospects: Russian junior league forward Ivan Demidov and Michigan State defenseman Artyom Levshunov. A draft expert and former NHL scout has weighed in on the matter, suggesting that Demidov might be overrated. However, some believe that Demidov could be a valuable addition as a potential point-per-game winger alongside Connor Bedard, while others argue that finding a first-pairing defenseman like Levshunov is equally important. Scott Wheeler also commented on the difficulty of choosing between the two prospects.
For weeks, the Chicago Blackhawks’ options with the No. 2 pick in Friday’s NHL draft have appeared to be an either-or proposition: Russian junior league forward Ivan Demidov or Michigan State defenseman Artyom Levshunov. But is it? https://t.co/sd2zzNQEbR
The Blackhawks have done a good job of not tipping their pick tonight. It could be Ivan Demidov. @MarkLazerus certainly thinks it should be. His column: https://t.co/NpCSkHMxyi
It's Friday, June 28. It's NHL draft day. The Blackhawks will make the #2 and #18 overall picks tonight. Catch up here on everything Kyle Davidson said yesterday here in Vegas: https://t.co/Ea8bE9FGtt
.@scottcwheeler weighs in on the #Blackhawks Ivan Demidov or Artyom Levshunov debate for the 2nd pick at the #NHLDraft "I think it's harder to find a potential ppg wing running mate for Connor Bedard than it is to find a 1st pairing defenseman" WATCH: https://t.co/QLSNMhUW6s https://t.co/S9OsMyqysT
Kyle Davidson and the Blackhawks have made up their minds on the No. 2 pick (they're not telling, of course). "I think we feel pretty confident with where we're going to go."
Davidson says the Blackhawks have made their decision with the #2 pick.
Chicago Blackhawks pick at No. 2: Is one option overrated? One draft expert and former NHL scout thinks so. https://t.co/tVUnDZRLsE