With The 3rd Overall Pick ~ Episode 325

Happy NHL Draft Week to all that celebrate it, the guys are back with their final draft preview before the picks are made this Friday. 

(0:00) Before they get into draft talk they open up discussing how great it is to see Jonathan Toews back in the NHL as it was announced that he will be signing with the Winnipeg Jets. Keeping up with Cup Era heroes, the guys congratulate Duncan Keith on being named to the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame Class.

(13:13) Draft Talk kicks off with a refresher of where the Hawks 10 picks will be made and what are some of the key needs that Kyle Davidson and company need to address with these picks. 

(21:30) Jarom then ask if after pick 3 does Tanner want to see the the Hawks go best player available or should it all be about what the team needs?

(24:45) Tanner Brings up the idea that it is very likely they will start to package some of these picks to move up in the first round. With that idea the guys look at who could the Hawks possibly work with to move up and what else they would need to include with draft picks to make this happen. Could a deal with the Islanders to help them get Schaefer and Hagens be a possibility?

(36:24) Jarom wants to know if there is any players on Tanners do not draft list or if he feels like with this draft class it is open season and anyone is worth picking. Jarom plays devils advocate  that the Hawks need to look at this years picks as the last top five pick they will have because god willing they take major steps forward next year. Tanner strikes that thinking down quick. 

(41:20) If the move for third overall is to trade it, what would make it worth it for the guys, Peterka? Knies? Rossi? Robertson? 

(45:50) Bold Takes from the guys for the upcoming draft and not necessarily involving the Hawks. 

(46:58) The guys recap their second draft ranking and then give their final draft rankings for the 2025 NHL Draft for players who could go at number 3 overall. 

(55:05) To wrap the show up the guys talk about their expectations for the upcoming off season and how those expectations have already been set by the Hawks extending Ryan Donato and trading for Burakovsky. The big names might be off the board for the Hawks but there are a few more spots that need to be addressed so the guys give their summer wish list. 

Hosts:

Jarom @ZachJarom

Tanner @Broliethegoalie

X: @WCBPodcast

Instagram: @WCBPodcast

Facebook: WCBPodcast

.

.

#nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast