The Chicago Blackhawks originally held seven picks coming into the 2020 NHL Draft. They made a trade with the Montreal Canadiens early in the seventh round to acquire an additional pick, bringing their total to eight selections. Below is a rundown of each player the Blackhawks selected. Click on the ‘Profile’ link under each player for more information about the newest members of the Chicago hockey pipeline.
Round 1, Pick 17: Lukas Reichel
- Position: Left Wing
- Age: 18
- Height: 6’0″
- Weight: 172 lbs
- Shoots: Left
- Amateur Team: Eisbaren Berlin (DEL)
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Round 2, Pick 46: Drew Commesso
*Pick acquired from Vegas in the Robin Lehner trade on 2/24/20
- Position: Goalie
- Age: 18
- Height: 6’2″
- Weight: 181 lbs
- Catches: Left
- Amateur Team: US National U18 Team/USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USHL)
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Round 3, Pick 79: Landon Slaggert
- Position: Center
- Age: 18
- Height: 6’0″
- Weight: 182 lbs
- Shoots: Left
- Amateur Team: US National U18 Team/USA National Team Development Program (USHL)
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Round 3, Pick 81: Wyatt Kaiser
*Pick acquired from Calgary in the Erik Gustafsson trade on 2/24/20
- Position: Defenseman
- Age: 18
- Height: 6’0″
- Weight: 173 lbs
- Shoots: Left
- Amateur Team: Andover High School/Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
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Round 4, Pick 110: Michael Krutil
- Position: Defenseman
- Age: 18
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 202 lbs
- Shoots: Right
- Amateur Team: HC Sparta Praha (Czech U20)
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Round 5, Pick 141: Isaak Phillips
- Position: Defenseman
- Age: 19
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 194 lbs
- Shoots: Left
- Amateur Team: Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
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Round 6, Pick 172: Chad Yetman
- Position: Right Wing
- Age: 20
- Height: 5’11”
- Weight: 176 lbs
- Shoots: Right
- Amateur Team: Erie Otters (OHL)
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Round 7, Pick 188: Louis Crevier
*Pick acquired from Montreal in exchange for a 2021 seventh-round pick
- Position: Defenseman
- Age: 19
- Height: 6’7″
- Weight: 212 lbs
- Shoots: Right
- Amateur Team: Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)
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