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Ryan Roobroeck, left, and Xavier Villeneuve pose for a portrait after the Blackhawks selected them in the second round of the NHL draft on June 27, 2026, in Buffalo, NY. (Joe Hrycych/Getty)

Who did the Chicago Blackhawks select in the 2026 NHL draft? Meet the 5-player class.

After a busy week that included trading the No. 4 pick, the Chicago Blackhawks ended up with five Day 2 selections in the NHL draft. Here’s a closer look at all of them.

White Sox prospect Jaden Fauske, the 44th pick in the 2025 draft, throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Rays on Sept. 9, 2025, at Rate Field. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

Chicago White Sox minor-league report: OF Jaden Fauske, a Nazareth grad, enjoying all aspects of his journey

Injured White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami, left, and teammates celebrate as right fielder Braden Montgomery heads for home after a three-run home run by Jacob Gonzalez in the third inning against the Royals on June 26, 2026, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox score their most runs since 1970 with 22-1 drubbing of Kansas City Royals on ‘special night’

Mets lefty David Peterson delivers against the Nationals on April 29, 2026, in New York. (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Newcomer David Peterson will make his Chicago Cubs debut Saturday in Milwaukee: ‘I’m ready to get going’

Bulls forward Caleb Wilson speaks to the media at an introductory news conference Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Advocate Center. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Caleb Wilson expects to be Rookie of the Year as he sets his sights on a ‘legendary’ Chicago Bulls career

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Cubs President Jed Hoyer, left, and manager Craig Counsell watch players during batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

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Texas' Dailyn Swain looks for a route to the hoop in the final seconds of a Sweet 16 game against Purdue on March 26, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

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With the selection of Texas guard Dailyn Swain, the Chicago Bulls are investing in another promising talent with plenty of upside — and a lot of development work to do.

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Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky reacts to a teammate during warmups before a game against the Penguins on Dec. 28, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

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The Chicago Blackhawks traded André Burakovsky to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick Friday, ending the forward's lackluster one-season tenure with the team.

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Anthony Vega, of Seattle, displays a Pride flag outside Lumen Field before a World Cup Group G match between Egypt and Iran on Friday, June 26, 2026, in Seattle. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

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It was just a coincidence that Seattle's “Pride Match” ended up as a high-stakes World Cup matchup between Iran and Egypt, and it has come with plenty of pushback from both countries.

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Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey sprints upcourt during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Toronto. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Marina Mabrey matched the WNBA scoring record with 53 points to help the Toronto Tempo rout the Los Angeles Sparks 125-97 on Thursday night.

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Bryce Hopkins of St. John's shoots over Nikolas Khamenia of Duke during a Sweet 16 game March 27, 2026, in Washington. (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

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