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GM Stan Bowman had premonition Blackhawks would move up to No. 3 in 2019 NHL Draft

Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman’s dream came true Tuesday night in Toronto.

The Blackhawks moved up from the No. 12 spot to No. 3 overall during the NHL Draft Lottery. And for Bowman, it didn’t really come as a surprise.

Stan Bowman had a feeling that the #Blackhawks would be picking third... and he was right. pic.twitter.com/yHhyocDgKH

— Eric Lear (@BHTVeric) April 10, 2019

Chicago has drafted at No. 3 overall five times in franchise history: Toews (2006), Cam Barker (2004), Eddie Olczyk (1984), Denis Savard (1980) and Terry Caffery (1966).