The Chicago Blackhawks kick off the next step of their summer housekeeping on Sunday afternoon at the 2013 NHL draft. Coming just days after the 'Hawks won the Stanley Cup in Boston, General Manager Stan Bowman has to shift the franchise's attention from Grant Park to the Prudential Center in New Jersey.
Bowman has five picks to use Sunday, starting with the 30th selection. By the time the 'Hawks step up to make their first pick, however, don't be surprised if Chicago has obtained a few more selections.
Will the Blackhawks make a play to move to the top of the board to get a potential high-impact pick? I kind of doubt it. This is a deep draft by all accounts, and Chicago can secure a quality player even with the final pick of the round.
Besides, swinging the home run deal just doesn't seem to be Bowman's style. I do think he will try and get some additional selections, though.
After the first round, Chicago doesn't come up again until the last pick of Round 4. Getting back the second an ...
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