Blackhawks draft Kirby Dach 3rd overall

The Chicago Blackhawks selected center Kirby Dach with the third overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft.

Kirby Dach

Position: Center
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 198 lbs
Age: 18
Club: Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
Nationality: Canadian

GP	G	A	P
62	25	48	73

(Stats courtesy: Elite Prospects)

Dach entered the draft as the third-ranked North American skater, and he has all the tools to become a prominent NHL center. He likely won't jump straight to the big leagues out of junior, but Dach immediately upgrades Chicago's prospect pool.

The Alberta native possesses soft hands and strong skating ability that's rare for a player his size. He should pay off to be a smart pick at No. 3.

What they're saying

"He's huge, he's strong on the puck, he handles it well in tight (rare for a player his size), he's a better skater than he gets credit and his length makes him a lot to handle when he drives the net (which he needs to do more often) or controls the puck on the cycle. He's also a player coaches lean on defensively because he uses his stick effectively to disrupt plays and win battles." - The Athletic's Scott Wheeler

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