Chicago Blackhawks Strengthen Roster with Top Picks in 2024 NHL Draft

Artyom Levshunov, Sacha Boisvert, and Marek Vanacker headline the new additions as the team focuses on both defense and offense.

The Blackhawks selected defenseman Artyom Levshunov with the No. 2 overall pick, boosting their defensive prospects.
Sacha Boisvert, a center from the Muskegon Lumberjacks, was picked at No. 18 and is known for his scoring ability and physical play.
Winger Marek Vanacker was acquired with the No. 27 pick after the Blackhawks traded two second-round picks to the Hurricanes.
Levshunov, Boisvert, and Vanacker are expected to play crucial roles in the Blackhawks' future lineup.
General Manager Kyle Davidson expressed confidence in the team's draft strategy, emphasizing the importance of balancing skill and physicality.