Blackhawks' Panthers Pick in Jeopardy
The Blackhawks stand to lose out on Florida's 2026 first-rounder if the Panthers land in the top 10, thanks to that top-10 protection buried in the Seth Jones deal. GM Kyle Davidson thought he had a clean double-dip in the draft, but now projections have Florida hovering right on the edge. This twist could force Chicago to pivot their rebuild timeline, especially with their own pick likely high but no guarantees on next year's haul from the Cats.
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