Blackhawks fans can gather to watch both days of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Barn Hockey Bar, located at 1659 W. Ogden Ave. and near the United Center and the Fifth Third Arena.
The Barn will open at 4 p.m. CT on Friday, June 28, two hours before the start of Round 1 of the draft at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The "watch party" will continue on Day 2 of the draft on Saturday for Rounds 2 through 6, with The Barn opening at 11 a.m. CT.
According to its website, The Barn offers an atmosphere "where hockey reigns supreme. From the walls adorned with vintage hockey memorabilia to the flat-screen TVs, every detail has been carefully crafted to create an atmosphere that's both nostalgic and exciting."
The Blackhawks have the second and 18th picks in the first round of the draft.
The San Jose Sharks are expected to select Boston University forward Macklin Celebrini with the No. 1 slot. Then the Blackhawks will have their pick of anyone else, starting with Russian forward Ivan Demidov or Michigan State defenseman Artyom Levshunov.
Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson expects to add a "foundational piece" for his team's rebuild with the No. 2 pick and top player with the 18th. See Davidson in the following video.
Who should the Blackhawks take with the second slot? Vote in our THN Chicago poll at: https://thehockeynews.rtb.io/chicago-blackhawks/posts/RejGPZcacDInRflwDxSp
The Blackhawks also have two picks in the second round and two in the third. See the complete rundown in the story in the link.
For information on the watch party, call The Barn at 312-646-3712 or visit https://www.barnhockeybar.com/