Back before this season started, we detailed the biggest threats standing between the Chicago Blackhawks and the best odds at landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.
That was all based on preseason projections, though. Now that we have about a month of actual hockey as evidence, let’s check in on the threat levels from other teams hovering near the bottom of the standings.
First, we’ll check in with the Blackhawks’ record and current point pace.
Current record: 5-5-2, 12 points (tied for 19th in the league overall)
Current pace: (12 / 12 * 82) = 82.