Blackhawks chase another top-four pick as lottery looms, weighing McKenna or Stenberg
The Chicago Blackhawks enter the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery with a 13.5% chance to win the first pick and a 41.7% chance to land No. 4, keeping their streak of top-four selections alive while weighing Gavin McKenna vs. Ivar Stenberg for the No. 1 slot and considering trades if they land third or fourth; GM Kyle Davidson also has multiple second-round picks to leverage for strengthening the prospect pool and defense.