On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the 2026 NHL Draft lottery results, highlighted by the Toronto Maple Leafs’ stunning jump from No. 5 to No. 1 overall. They also discuss the Blackhawks falling to No. 4 and share early thoughts on their options before tossing to Pat’s 1-on-1 interview with GM Kyle Davidson following the lottery.
TSN draft analyst Craig Button then joins the show to react to the results and break down his first mock draft, which has Ivar Stenberg landing with the Blackhawks at No. 4. He discusses his Big Board, what Toronto could do at No. 1 and whether Gavin McKenna is a lock, along with San Jose’s intriguing decision at No. 2 between the best available forward or defenseman. Button also weighs in on how the lottery outcome could impact Auston Matthews’ future, whether the Blackhawks could emerge as an appealing destination for a disgruntled elite player, and much more.
Pat and Charlie close by reacting to Button’s comments and sharing their biggest takeaways from the conversation. Charlie also explores a potential Matthews-to-San Jose scenario, and examines why each of the three teams picking ahead of Chicago faces a pivotal decision.
They wrap up by debating whether the Blackhawks should take the best player available or draft for organizational need at No. 4, plus Connor Bedard’s decision to skip the 2026 IIHF World Championship while rehabbing his shoulder and the latest on Roman Kantserov’s contract timeline.
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00:00 – 06:50 – Initial Reactions to NHL Draft Lottery
06:51 – 10:05 – Kyle Davidson interview
10:06 – 17:55 — Craig Button initial reactions to Draft Lottery Results
17:56 – 22:38 — Could the Blackhawks land Carson Carels or Chase Reid?
22:39 – 28:37 — Will Gavin McKenna be a fit for Toronto?
28:38 – 31:22 — Will Austin Matthews leave Toronto?
31:23 – 37:39 — Will this be a more unpredictable NHL Draft?
37:40 – 45:34 — Initial Reactions to Craig Button
45:35 – 48:33 — Could the Blackhawks trade the No. 4 pick?
48:34 – 51:24 — Connor Bedard not playing in Worlds
51:25 – 53:42 – Outro
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