Blackhawks make three 1st-round picks, including Anton Frondell at No. 3 overall

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Round 1 of the 2025 NHL Draft. The Blackhawks selected Anton Frondell at No. 3 overall, Vaclav Nestrasil at No. 25, and traded up to No. 29 to land dual-sport athlete Mason West. The guys share their thoughts on each pick and react to post-round comments from GM Kyle Davidson and head scout Mike Doneghey. They also discuss the draft’s new decentralized format, the impact of the New York Islanders trading Noah Dobson, and more. Plus, they dive into the new CBA, which includes an expanded 84-game regular season.