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Blackhawks Draft Anton Frondell With Third Overall Pick

He is lined up to hone his power-forward style in Sweden’s SHL as part of GM Kyle Davidson’s long-term rebuild strategy.

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Anton Frondell poses with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, right, and Jeremy Roenick, left, after being drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks with the third overall pick during the first round of the NHL Draft at the Peacock Theater on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images/TNS)
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Overview

  • Frondell recorded 25 points in 29 games with Djurgårdens IF and earned HockeyAllsvenskan Rookie of the Year honors.
  • His 0.86 points-per-game average outpaced the draft-year output of players like David Pastrnak and William Nylander in the same league.
  • Standing 6-foot-1 and 204 pounds, he projects as a power forward with a high ceiling comparable to Aleksander Barkov and a floor as a bottom-six grinder.
  • The Blackhawks plan to have him continue his development in Sweden’s SHL next season before making an NHL debut.
  • This selection, following consecutive last-place finishes, underscores GM Kyle Davidson’s commitment to a youth-centered rebuild around Connor Bedard.