The Blackhawks have seven prospects participating at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship, which is the most of any NHL team.
With the tournament kicking off on Wednesday and running through Jan. 5, 2019 in British Columbia, here are the seven players to keep an eye on:
Evan Barratt, F — USA
Barratt has been a pleasant surprise for the Blackhawks organization this year. He's had a breakout season in college, where he leads the NCAA in scoring with 29 points in 17 games.
A third-round pick (90th overall) in 2017, Barratt is the first player in Penn State history to participate in the World Juniors and has a chance to prove himself against the elite at his age on a big stage.