Blackhawks Draft Alalauri, Add New Blood | Chicago News

The Blackhawks are reloading with fresh Finnish talent, led by 18-year-old defenseman Samu Alalauri, a third-round pick who flew in post-draft to join their development camp. Despite slim NHL odds, Alalauri sees college hockey at UMass-Amherst as the perfect launchpad—especially with fellow prospect Vaclav Nestrasil on the same team. Scouts were impressed by his skating and puck control, and he’s focused on sharpening his defense. Meanwhile, Swedish center William Sorbrand, also a late-arrival, brings a physical, power-forward game, while the team moves to lock up key players with qualifying offers and eyes future trades to keep building. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c64cfd4a5d336f76