Acquired: The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired their own Aleksander Barkov with a huge decision
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Anton Frondell, who was taken with the 3rd pick by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, compares his playing style to Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers, who just won his 2nd straight Stanley Cup with the team.
The Chicago Blackhawks once again were awarded a top-3 pick in the NHL Draft Lottery after selecting 1st overall in 2023 and 2nd overall in 2024.
They selected Swedish forward Anton Frondell with the pick, who was one of the highest-rated forward prospects coming into the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, and he's already making Blackhawks fans excited with who he would compare himself to.
I compare myself to [Aleksander] Barkov in Florida.
Barkov, who is one of the top defensive forwards in the game today, is the captain of the Florida Panthers, and just led the club to their 2nd straight Stanley Cup victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Frondell is still processing the feeling of being taken by the Blackhawks in the Draft, which he admitted to still being shocked over.
It's an amazing feeling. I'm still shocked. It was a blackout when I heard my name.
This year with Djurgardens IF in Sweden, Frondell had 25 points (11G, 14A) in 29 games.
He's already said that he's going to try and make the team out of training camp in the fall, but will return to play with Djurgardens IF for another year if he proves unsuccessful this year.
It won't be long, though, before Frondell is a regular in the NHL with the Blackhawks playing alongside Connor Bedard.
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