2025 NHL Draft: Chicago Blackhawks Select Vaclav Nestrasil with Second First-Round Pick

NHL Draft: Nestrasil taken by Blackhawks at No. 25, becomes 2nd-highest drafted player in UMass history

The Chicago Blackhawks selected incoming UMass hockey freshman Vaclav Nestrasil with the 25th overall selection during the first round of Friday’s NHL Draft.

Blackhawks add more size to prospect pool with Vaclav Nestrasil_ Mason West draft picks

The Blackhawks added tons of size to their forward prospect pool Friday by selecting two 6-6 wingers — Vaclav Nestrasil and Mason West — with Nos. 25 and 29 picks, respectively. They traded the Nos. 34 and 62 picks, plus a 2027 fifth-round pick, to the Hurricanes for the latter choice, paying a significant price to complete the first-round haul. Third overall pick Anton Frondell, a 6-1 tank, certainly fits the mold, as well. Nestrasil, a Czechia…

Blackhawks add more size to prospect pool with Vaclav Nestrasil, Mason West draft picks

The 25th and 29th selections are both towering 6-6 wingers who will take many years to potentially reach NHL readiness, but the Hawks can afford to wait.

2025 NHL Draft: Chicago Blackhawks select Vaclav Nestrasil with second first-round pick

After taking Anton Frondell, the Blackhawks added a fast-riser with their second pick.

Blackhawks add more size to prospect pool with Vaclav Nestrasil, Mason West draft picks – Usa news

After drafting one power forward in Anton Frondell at No. 3 overall, the Blackhawks added even more size to their forward prospect pool during the latter stages of the first round of the NHL draft Friday. Vaclav Nestrasil, a 6-5 Czech winger, was selected with the No. 25 pick — as had been rumored as a possibility for several weeks. Minutes later, Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson swung a draft-day trade with the Hurricanes — a frequent occurr…