Breaking down Blackhawks' odds entering NHL Draft Lottery: Shot at Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg on the line

For a third consecutive year, the Hawks enter the lottery (Tuesday at 6 p.m. CT) with a a 13.5% chance of getting the No. 1 pick and a 14.1% chance of getting No. 2.

Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg? If the Chicago Blackhawks get the No. 1 pick, which one should they select?

The Chicago Blackhawks have a 13.5% chance of landing the No. 1 NHL draft pick for a third time. If they do, should they select Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg?

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson has plenty of decisions ahead after draft lottery result

The Blackhawks picking fourth again is a positive in the bigger picture. It also means Davidson could have a less straightforward offseason.

3 burning questions for Chicago Blackhawks entering 2026 offseason

The Chicago Blackhawks (29-39-14) ended year six of a very long rebuild. This year, they were supposed to step up to wild-card contention, and they did early on. They started off 11-9-5 in the first two months of the season.

Blackhawks Young Forward Should Hit New Level Next Season

The 2025-26 season was another tough year for the Chicago Blackhawks. They finished the campaign at the bottom of the Central Division standings with a 29-39-14 record and 72 points. They also lost eight out of their final 10 games.