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Chicago Blackhawks have made several announcements just hours before NHL draft
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The Chicago Blackhawks organization made several key announcements ahead of the NHL Draft.
Today is finally Draft day in the NHL. A lot of rumors are going around, with the Blackhawks' third overall pick involved in plenty of speculation. The third overall pick will be coveted by many teams, as the players projected to be available at that rank such as Anton Frondell, Porter Martone and others have big chances of becoming NHL stars in a few years.
For a team like the Blackhawks, they could benefit from trading that pick to take a risk on two lower picks and a player who could help the team win now.
With a few hours to go before the Draft, all fans are waiting for official news from the organization.
In the past minutes, the Hawks made several announcements.
Blackhawks Release Massive News Ahead of Draft
On X, Chicago posted many interesting updates, starting by inviting fans to tune in for the Draft:
Then, the organization unveiled a brand new jersey ahead of the centennial season, highlighting many interesting details behind the design:
"The Blackhawks sweater has consistently been voted the best jersey in sports by players and fans alike. For our Centennial season, we wanted to honor that iconic symbol of Chicago's hockey heritage that has remained largely unchanged since 1955,» said Blackhawks Chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz. «While the classic elements of the jersey stay the same, thoughtful design details make this jersey unique - melding past and present while proving that the best traditions transcend trends.»
Finally, the team invited fans to reserve their season opener tickets for what promises to be a historic evening:
Stay tuned for more news about the Blackhawks ahead of the NHL Draft!
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