NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman on Blackhawks’ 2020 draft

NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman on Blackhawks’ 2020 draft

Author: Chicago Sports Network September 25, 2020 Duration: 24:44

The Blackhawks Talk Podcast is getting you prepared for the upcoming NHL Draft on Oct. 6 and 7. Host Pat Boyle and Slavko Bekovic are joined by NHL.com's Adam Kimelman, host of the NHL Draft Class podcast, as they discuss the strength of this year's class, what options the Blackhawks may have with the 17th pick and sleepers in the class.

(1:31) - How has the pandemic impacted draft analysis?

(7:38) - Are there any underrated defensemen in this class?

(12:15) - Could any of the projected top-10 slip to the Blackhawks?

(17:34) - Players in this years draft with Chicago ties

(22:05) - International prospects that could be options in the draft


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