The Blackhawks made five selections on day 2 of the 2024 draft.
The Chicago Blackhawks made five selections on day 2 of the NHL draft. Three picks came in the third round, one in the fifth round, and the final one in the sixth round.
The Blackhawks came away with John Mustard (67th overall), AJ Spellacy (72nd overall), Jack Pridham (92nd overall), Joel Svensson (138th overall), and Ty Henry (163rd overall).
Mustard played in 60 games with the Waterloo Black Hawks of the USHL during the 2023-24 season, scoring 56 points (29G, 27A). His 29 goals led all USHL rookies, while his 56 points rank second among first year players in the league. He led his team in goals while ranking second in points. Mustard also earned USHL Rookie of the Year honors and was named to the USHL All-Rookie Team in 2023-24. He is committed to Providence College for the 2024-25 campaign.
Spellacy set career highs in games played (67), goals (21), assists (17) and points (38) with the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL during the 2023-24 season. His 21 goals ranked fourth on his team, while his 38 points was tied for fifth. Spellacy helped Team USA to a bronze medal at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and recorded one assist in five games.
Pridham played 54 games with the West Kelowna Warriors of the BCHL during the 2023-24 season, scoring 23 goals, 49 points, and earning BCHL All-Rookie Team honors. Pridham also recorded 8 goals and 11 points in 10 postseason games this season. His eight goals led his team while his 11 points ranked second on the Warriors. Additionally, Pridham is currently committed to Boston University for his collegiate career.
Svensson appeared in 25 games with the Vaxjo Lakers HC of the J20 Nationell in 2023-24, posting 24 goals and 33 points. His 24 goals was tied for seventh in the league while his 33 points was tied for sixth on his team. He also played 10 games with Kristianstads IK of HockeyEttan, recording five goals and eight points. Svensson also tallied one assist in seven games with the Vaxjo Lakers HC of the SHL.
Henry dressed in a career-high 54 games with the Erie Otters of the OHL during the 2023-24 season, recording seven assists. Those assists and points each ranked fifth among defensemen on his team. Henry also appeared in six postseason games with the Otters in 2023-24.
Chicago currently holds eight draft picks in the 2025 NHL Draft. This includes two first-round picks, two second-round picks, two fourth-round picks, one in the sixth-round and one pick in the seventh round.
