Chicago Blackhawks trying to steal No. 1 pick in Michael Misa draft bombshell

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With the 2025 NHL Draft just around the corner, the Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in a familiar spotlight—rumored to be eyeing yet another bold move up the draft board. Over the past few seasons, general manager Kyle Davidson has made a habit of turning draft day into a high-stakes chess match, and it appears this year might be no different.
According to several league insiders, the Blackhawks could be targeting standout prospect Michael Misa, a name frequently linked to the No. 1 overall pick.
While nothing is confirmed, the timing, the history, and the pieces in place all point toward another potentially headline-grabbing maneuver. As fans brace for what could be another chaotic night at the draft, the question looms large—will Davidson pull the trigger?
Inside the Chicago Blackhawks' wild draft history—and Why another big swing may be coming
Back in June 2024, just after selecting Artyom Levshunov at the NHL Draft, the
Chicago Blackhawks
made a significant play for the No.
4 overall pick held by the Columbus Blue Jackets. According to The Athletic, Davidson offered an unprotected future first-rounder along with a second-round pick, hoping to land Russian star Ivan Demidov.
It didn't pan out. The Blue Jackets held their ground, and Demidov ended up going fifth overall to the Montreal Canadiens. 'They were aggressive and clearly had Demidov in their sights,' an anonymous NHL executive told The Athletic, underlining just how committed Davidson was to reshaping the franchise's core.
But this wasn't a one-time push. In 2022, Davidson orchestrated two massive draft day trades—sending Kirby Dach to Montreal and Alex DeBrincat to Ottawa in deals that brought back a collection of picks. A year earlier in 2021, the team went all-in for defenseman Seth Jones, packaging Adam Boqvist, two first-rounders, and a second-round pick to make it happen.
These moves, alongside a pair of regrettable 2017 trades that still sting for fans, have cemented the Blackhawks as one of the NHL's most unpredictable teams on draft day.
Are the Chicago Blackhawks planning a trade-up for Michael Misa in the 2025 NHL draft?
This year, the buzz surrounds
Michael Misa
—a dynamic forward widely expected to be the first name called. If the Blackhawks want him, they'll need to move up from the third overall pick, likely negotiating with the New York Islanders, who currently hold the top selection.
'If they're serious about Misa, they'll need to get creative,' one scout told nhlrumors earlier this week. 'Deals like this don't happen on the draft floor. If it's going to get done, it'll be before the cameras are rolling.'
Chicago has the capital, the history, and the ambition. And if there's a front office willing to take a swing, it's Davidson's.
Will the Chicago Blackhawks pull off another draft day bombshell in 2025?
The Chicago Blackhawks have rewritten their future before with bold draft day decisions, and signs suggest another one might be coming. Whether it's Michael Misa or another rising star, one thing's for sure—when the lights come on at the 2025 NHL Draft, all eyes will be on Chicago. And as history tells us, with Kyle Davidson at the helm, anything can happen.
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