Kyle Davidson breaks down Blackhawks' upcoming draft decision, NHL trade market

Kyle Davidson breaks down Blackhawks' upcoming draft decision, NHL trade market

BUFFALO, N.Y. — This NHL combine week has been different in a few ways for Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson.For one thing, there are more prospects in play for the Hawks’ first draft pick, No. 3 overall. From an outside perspective, forwards Porter Martone, Anton Frondell, Caleb Desnoyers and James Hagens seem squarely within the range of possibilities.Davidson said Thursday — after a long day of interviewing prospects — that the Hawks’ …

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson Previews Draft

In a wide-ranging interview with The Athletic’s Scott Powers, Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson discussed the team’s offseason plans, draft strategy, and excitement surrounding the franchise’s younger players. With the third pick in the upcoming NHL Draft, Davidson didn’t name any specific players the team is targeting, unwilling to tip his hand. He did, however, discuss the team’s decision not to participate in the tradition of t…

Victor Eklund, Anton Frondell bring long-term friendship to 2025 NHL Draft - Daily Faceoff

BUFFALO – Victor Eklund and Anton Frondell go a long way back. The pair grew up playing against each other in their native Sweden before eventually linking up in Djurgårdens as teenagers. Frondell, in particular, made quite the impression on Eklund. “I remember playing him (as kids) and he made a move on me,” Eklund told reporters Friday at the NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo. “It was between my legs and I just can’t forget that. He says he doesn’t…