"As we inch closer to the end of January, the excitement builds for NHL players to return to the Olympics. But, for fans of teams that don't have any/many players headed to Italy for the Games, it's also a fun time to start talking about two other subjects: the trade deadline, and breaking down mock drafts. I've been writing mock drafts throughout the season ( my most recent), so don't worry about my specific picks."
"At 6-foot-5 and 228 pounds, Belchetz is a human wrecking ball. He's not your typical power forward - he's incredibly skilled. The top pick from the 2024 OHL Draft, Belchetz can dominate around the net, and he has a huge shot, too. If the Blackhawks were to draft Belchetz, he could create chaos and take on more physical responsibility alongside someone like Connor Bedard or Frank Nazar."
A mock draft projection places the Blackhawks with the sixth and fifteenth overall selections. Top prospects taken before the sixth include Ivar Stenberg, Gavin McKenna, Tynan Lawrence, Keaton Verhoeff, and Chase Reid. The sixth-overall candidate Belchetz is described as 6-foot-5, 228 pounds, and highly skilled, capable of net-front dominance and delivering a heavy shot. Belchetz projects to add physical responsibility and complementary scoring alongside elite teammates such as Connor Bedard or Frank Nazar. Caleb Malhotra is identified as another intriguing forward option, and both prospects share ties as teammates of current Blackhawks prospects. Increased mock-draft discussion is expected during the Olympic break and approaching the trade deadline.
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