NEWSLETTER
The Stanley Cup Final didn’t end last night, but we’re now just nine (9) days away from the start of the 2024 NHL Draft — which means mock draft season is heating up. And, as always, I’m out here scouring the interwebs looking for the best, reputable mocks for us to discuss as Blackhawks fans.
On Wednesday morning we got our first, full 7-round mock draft! Two rounds is fairly aggressive, three is a lot. Seven?!? Let’s go!
The Athletic – Corey Pronman
With the Blackhawks owning six picks over the first three rounds of the 2024 NHL Draft, this mock draft has plenty for us to consider. Pronman has been pretty consistent with what he’s done for the Blackhawks at No. 2, but from there it’s a wild card. And we haven’t considered anything beyond two rounds previously. So this is great!
Note: Pronman did not offer comments on individual selections after the first round, so I’ll offer my thoughts on the picks by round.
Mock Draft — First Round
2. Artyom Levshunov, RHD
Pronman’s Comments: “The winds certainly feel like they’re blowing in the direction of Levshunov being the pick here. Teams feel like the Blackhawks are high on Ivan Demidov and Cayden Lindstrom as well, and I don’t think they’ve truly decided who they are taking, but the odds favor the big, dynamic defenseman from Michigan State.“
18. Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, RW
Pronman’s Comments: “Chicago jumps at Brandsegg-Nygard getting to 18, adding skill and scoring but also some size and bite to their prospect pool. It feels like they will probably take a forward here if Levshunov goes at No. 2.“
Mock Draft — Second Round
34. Dominik Badinka, RHD
6-3, 185
DOB: Nov. 27, 2005
Shoots: Right
2023-24 Team: Malmö (Sweden)
50. Maxim Massé, RW
6-2, 190
DOB: April 7, 2006
Shoots: Right
2023-24 Team: Chicoutimi (QMJHL)
Mock Draft — Third Round
67. Matvei Shuravin, LHD
6-2, 172
DOB: March 22, 2006
Shoots: Left
2023-24 Team: Krasnaya (MHL)
72. Hagen Burrows, RW
6-2, 177
DOB: Oct. 13, 2005
Shoots: Right
2023-24 Teams: Sioux City Musketeers (USHL), Minnetonka High School
Mock Draft — Fifth Round
138. Kieron Walton, C/LW
6-5, 203
DOB: April 22, 2006
Shoots: Left
2023-24 Team: Sudbury (OHL)
Mock Draft — Sixth Round
163. Niilopekka Muhonen, LHD
6-4, 185
DOB: Feb. 28, 2006
Shoots: Left
2023-24 Team: KalPa (Finland)
Overall Mock Draft Thoughts
Pronman has the Blackhawks selecting two right-handed defensemen (in their first three picks), two left-handed defensemen and four forwards. That’s a good mix for a team that’s in a best-available mindset, and I like a lot of the players he has coming to Chicago in this mock draft.
