The Blackhawks selected Pridham in the third round (92nd overall) in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
The Blackhawks selected Pridham in the third round (92nd overall) in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
The family ties run deep in the NHL.
On Saturday, the Chicago Blackhawks selected Jack Pridham in the third round (92nd overall) in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Jack is the son of Maple Leafs’ assistant general manager Brandon Pridham, who has been with the organization since 2014.
Jack, a Stouffville, Ontario, native, spent the 2023-24 season with the West Kelowna Warriors in the BCHL. At a stature of 6-foot-1, 176 pounds, he scored 23 goals and tallied 26 assists, totaling 49 points in 54 regular season games. His excellent play from the regular season carried over to the postseason, where he scored an additional eight goals paired with three assists for 11 points in 10 games – averaging over a point per game.
Jack's father, Brandon, is a well-known figure in the NHL. As the Leafs' “cap wizard”, Brandon has gained a reputation for his mastery of the salary cap and his ability to navigate the complex financial landscape of the league. His work behind the scenes had been crucial in shaping the Leafs' roster, allowing them to stay competitive while managing their budget. Pridham’s role consists of managing the salary cap, negotiating contracts, and interpreting the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
From 2014-18, Pridham was a special assistant to the general manager before taking over as assistant general manager in 2019. Pridham plays an instrumental role on a day-to-day basis and has been a prime figure in building each roster. Now, his son, the next generation of the Pridham family, is poised to leave his mark in the NHL with the Blackhawks.
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