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Chicago Blackhawks make nine selections on Day 2 of 2023 NHL Draft

Blackhawks add size and skill with nine picks, including 6-foot-6 center Milton Oscarson

The Chicago Blackhawks made nine selections on Day 2 of the 2023 NHL Draft today at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, bringing their overall total to 11 picks. The Blackhawks have 11 picks in the 2023 NHL Draft, but their first pick could be worth more than the other 10 over the long term. It's no secret that the Blackhawks and wunderkind.

The Hawks received a sixth-round pick in 2023, No. 167, which they spent on Milton Oscarson, and a second-round pick in 2024 previously owned by the Los Angeles Kings.

Oscarson, a 6-foot-6 center from Sweden, has played with Orebro in the Swedish Hockey League the past two seasons. He had 11 points (six goals, five assists) in 44 games this past season.

The Blackhawks also added some size and skill with their other picks. They selected defenseman Kyle Masters with the No. 80 pick, forward Aidan Thompson with the No. 116 pick, and forward Gavin Hayes with the No. 147 pick.

"We're really happy with the players we were able to add today," said Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson. "We got some size, some skill, and some character. We're excited to see what these guys can bring to our organization."

Conclusion

The Blackhawks had a successful Day 2 of the 2023 NHL Draft, adding nine players who could help them in the future. They added some size and skill to their prospect pool, and they also got a good return for their first-round pick. The future looks bright for the Blackhawks, and these nine players could play a big role in their success.