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Blackhawks rebuild progresses with key draft picks; Eddie Olczyk departs Kraken

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:49 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Blackhawks rebuild progresses with key draft picks; Eddie Olczyk departs Kraken

Summary

The Chicago Blackhawks continue their rebuild with the success of their 2023 NHL Draft, highlighted by the acquisition of Connor Bedard as the No. 1 pick. Additional selections, including Oliver Moore, Roman Kantserov, and Nick Lardis, have bolstered their prospect pool. Meanwhile, Eddie Olczyk announced he is stepping away from his role as color analyst for the Seattle Kraken to focus on family, though he will remain involved with national broadcasts on TNT. Blackhawks second-round pick Ryan Roobroeck is participating in the World Junior Summer Showcase, set to compete against Sweden later today.

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By the Numbers

•Blackhawks secured Connor Bedard at the 2023 NHL Draft.
•Eddie Olczyk is leaving the Kraken's broadcast team.
•Ryan Roobroeck to play for Canada in World Junior Showcase.
•Oliver Moore, Roman Kantserov, and Nick Lardis improve Blackhawks' prospects.

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3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Jack’s Daily: Kantserov & Lardis Love; Edzo Departs Kraken; Hughes Meeting

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While Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson’s full-scale rebuild officially began over a full year earlier, the 2023 NHL Draft […] The post Jack’s Daily: Kantserov & Lardis Love; Edzo Departs Kraken; Hughes Meeting appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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