Blackhawks select Xavier Villeneuve and Ryan Roobroeck in NHL draft second round
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Last updated Jun 27, 2026
On June 27, 2026, the Chicago Blackhawks made their first selections of the NHL Draft, picking Xavier Villeneuve at No. 34 and Ryan Roobroeck at No. 35. Villeneuve, a left-handed defenseman from Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, recorded 38 points in 37 games last season and is noted for his skating and offensive skills. Roobroeck, a center from the Niagara IceDogs, tallied 58 points in 49 games and adds size and goal-scoring potential to the roster. The Blackhawks had previously traded their first-round pick to the Buffalo Sabres for Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway.
- •Chicago selected Xavier Villeneuve at No. 34 in the NHL Draft.
- •Villeneuve is a left-handed defenseman with 38 points last season.
- •Ryan Roobroeck was taken at No. 35 after a trade with New Jersey.
- •Roobroeck scored 58 points in 49 games for Niagara IceDogs.
- •The Blackhawks do not have a 2026 first-round pick after a prior trade.
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