The 50th edition of the 2012 NHL Draft begins on Friday June 22 and is being held at the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., and the Chicago Blackhawks have the No. 18 pick. The Blackhawks feel that they are well prepared for this years draft as they have had a productive offseason with their signings, and can make some moves if they want to make trades during the draft.
The various mock drafts have the Blackhawks possibly taking Tomas Hertl from the Czech Republic or goalie Malcolm Subban.
Date/time: Friday, June 22; 6 p.m. CT
TV: NBC Sports Network
Radio: Sirius XM Radio
First round order:
1. Edmonton Oilers
2. Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Montreal Canadiens
4. New York Islanders
5. Toronto Maple Leafs
6. Anaheim Ducks
7. Minnesota Wild
8. Carolina Hurricanes
9. Winnipeg Jets
10. Tampa Bay Lightning
11. Washington Capitals (from Colorado Avalanche)
12. Buffalo Sabres
13. Dallas Stars
14. Calgary Flames
15. Ottawa Senators
16. Washington Capitals
17. San Jose Sharks
18. Chicago Blackhawks
19. Tampa Bay Lightning (from Detroit Red Wings)
20. Philadelphia Flyers
21. Buffalo Sabres (from Nashville Predators)
22. Pittsburgh Penguins
23. Florida Panthers
24. Boston Bruins
25. St. Louis Blues
26. Vancouver Canucks
27. Phoenix Coyotes
28. New York Rangers
29. New Jersey Devils
30. Los Angeles Kings
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