When it comes to the Chicago Blackhawks' draft plans, CSNChicago.com reports the strategy is to pick the best player available at the time. Since the Blackhawks are relatively well balanced, making a selection partly based on position could backfire, according to general manager Stan Bowman:
"A team composition can change rapidly based on trades and players coming up through the ranks," Bowman said. "What may be a weakness now may be a strength a year from now. It's dangerous to draft based on what an NHL team needs at the moment. We're not focusing on any particular position."
Sitting with the No.18 pick, Bowman hints he would be willing to deal his top selection -- in one direction or the other -- if a favorable situation presents itself. Otherwise, ESPN.com's Gare Joyce has the 'Hawks picking winger Nicklas Jensen (Oshawa/OHL) in the latest mock draft.
