Blackhawks draft picks

At right is a picture of Blackhawks first-round draft pick Dylan Olsen donning the Indian Head sweater for the first time. I have no idea whether it was a good pick or not. I've never seen Olsen play before in my life. I hope to see him at the United Center soon.

I can tell you that Olsen is an 18-year-old defenseman who played at the Junior A Level last season. He's committed to play at the University of Minnesota-Duluth next year.

Here's what Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon told Len Ziehm about Olsen:

''He was the best defenseman on the Canadian team at the World Junior tournament,'' Tallon said. ''We would have moved up to get him. We've got a good cycle of young defensemen coming up, and he adds to that. He's not a bone-rattler, but more of a shut-down guy.''

Here's the list of Hawks draftees. They picked a lot of centers this year.

Blackhawks Draft
Round Pick Name Position Height Weight
1 -- 28 -- Dylan Olsen -- D -- 6-2 -- 210
2 -- 59 -- Brandon Pirri -- C -- 6-0 -- 170
3 -- 89 -- Daniel DeLisle -- C -- 6-4 -- 222
4 -- 119 -- Byron Froese -- C -- 5-11 -- 191
5 -- 149 -- Marcus Kruger -- C -- 5-11 -- 172
6 -- 177 -- David Pacan -- C -- 6-3 -- 187
7 -- 195 -- Paul Phillips -- D -- 5-11 -- 190
7 -- 209 -- David Gilbert -- C -- 6-1 -- 184