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Blackhawks select Samu Alalauri with 66th pick in 2026 NHL Draft

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Blackhawks select Samu Alalauri with 66th pick in 2026 NHL Draft

Summary

The Chicago Blackhawks selected Samu Alalauri with the 66th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 27. Alalauri, a 6-foot-2 Finnish defenseman, played in Finland's top U20 league this season, recording 25 points in 40 games. He previously represented Finland at the 2026 U18 World Junior Championship, where he averaged over 22 minutes per game. Analysts view him as a player with solid potential, capable of developing into an NHL defenseman. Alalauri will join the Blackhawks prospect group at UMass-Amherst for the upcoming NCAA season.

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By the Numbers

•Blackhawks had two second-round picks before selecting Alalauri in the third round.
•Alalauri scored six goals and 19 assists in the 2025-26 season.
•He averaged over 22 minutes per game at the U18 World Junior Championship.
•Analysts ranked Alalauri as a mid-to-late second round prospect.
•He will play for UMass-Amherst next season in the NCAA.

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