Should the Chicago Blackhawks STILL Consider Drafting Gavin McKenna? | CHGO Blackhawks Podcast
Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi break down the biggest NHL news and trade buzz from around the league this week. The guys dive into the conversation surrounding top prospect Gavin McKenna and whether recent off-ice news could impact how teams, including the Chicago Blackhawks, might view him ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.
They also discuss major league movement, including the Artemi Panarin trade to the Los Angeles Kings, and what it means for the NHL landscape moving forward. Plus, how these developments could shape the Blackhawks’ long-term rebuild and draft strategy.
00:00 START
02:00 Gavin McKenna
33:00 Team Canada
35:00 Artemi Panarin
46:30 Nick Foligno
56:30 Final Thoughts
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15 comments
Just saw a pic of this guy Gavin my wrist is bigger than his neck what does he weigh 150 pounds he will get broke in half in the nhl not talking about other stuff
I’d probably take Ivan even without the drama surrounding Gavin
Who cares. Bar fights happen. Don’t run your mouth if you can’t pay the price. The hawks need some grit anyways.
Ivar is the top guy in this draft class.. he was awesome (as a 17-year old) in the playoffs for Frölunda last year, and he was the best player in the biggest games at the WJC for team Sweden.. I would want a player like that on my team, he looks like the next William Nylander
Lebowski55 you have no information and jump to conclusions about who McKenna is. Wtf is your no draft list comment? 🤡
I would be surprised if there was any interest in Foligno.
I would keep Mikheyev, unless the offer was just too sweet.
All other vets on a case by case basis, most I wouldn’t give away, look at how well Grzlek has played, Dickenson when healthy is a solid two way center.
Bookish before his injury was carrying the puck into the attack zone on the PP, so they all have some value. If you want to free up a roster spot, fine, but which of the kids is ready for full time NHL?
The holier-than-thou crap can fuck off. If you don't want to draft him because of this, I hope you also wish the Hawks had traded Kane after the cabbie incident. How would that have worked out for the Hawks? Say goodbye to the three Cups. You win with talent. If Kyle Davidson/Danny Wirtz/Jamie Faulkner don't want McKenna because of this, they should go fuck themselves too.
Should have been Hyman but Jarvis is good
Yes take Gavin if he is available crazy question taken bigger risks and loss on them
If they get the chance to draft him you do it. Thats not even a question man.
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lmfao greentree is not kantserov or frondell level
Bottom line, draft McKenna and he instantly becomes the second best player in the organization. The only player not named Bedard who has an elite level ceiling.
I don’t see the Hawks taking him if the opportunity presents itself
If he's not going to jail or gets sentenced to 2 years or less yes. He's still the best player in the draft.