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Analyzing Blackhawks' five 2026 draft picks: Xavier Villeneuve, Ryan Roobroeck are high-upside swings - Chicago Sun-Times

The Chicago Blackhawks completed the 2026 NHL Draft with five total selections. Second-round picks Xavier Villeneuve and Ryan Roobroeck are viewed as high-upside additions to the roster. Villeneuve is a dynamic defenseman, while Roobroeck is a large winger.

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  1. Blackhawks Select Five Players in 2026 NHL Draft

    The Chicago Blackhawks completed the 2026 NHL Draft with five total selections. Second-round picks Xavier Villeneuve and Ryan Roobroeck are viewed as high-upside additions to the roster. Villeneuve is a dynamic defenseman, while Roobroeck is a large winger.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Chicago Blackhawks made five selections during the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • Xavier Villeneuve and Ryan Roobroeck were selected in the second round.
    • Xavier Villeneuve is a defenseman and Ryan Roobroeck is a winger.
    • General manager Kyle Davidson traded the No. 4 overall pick, the 45th pick, and Louis Crevier to Buffalo.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Blackhawks draft did not feature a first round pick.
    • The Blackhawks had eight picks entering the 2026 NHL Entry Draft week.
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