The Chicago Blackhawks may be in a rebuild but that doesn't mean they can't do a little bit of shopping. After cashing in on the Draft Lottery, they will need all the support they can get for their first overall draft pick. Ivan Barbashev anticipates that he will be a UFA this summer due to the Knights cap, and he has already been linked to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Ivan Barbashev is a special all around player who can add a spark back into the Blackhawks lineup. He can play all three forward positions, and isn't afraid to use his body to his advantage. He could be very versatile in the Hawks top six.