"I know some people have wondered about Korchinski there because they've got a lot of D, he's been in the minors. His future is another thing I think people have wondered about."
"Šmits and Carels may ultimately complement Artyom Levshunov better long-term than Korchinski or even Wyatt Kaiser. I had five defensemen ranked in my top 11 overall when I published my first top 50 prospects list for the 2026 NHL Draft."
The Chicago Blackhawks are considering trading young defenseman Kevin Korchinski, according to reports from the 32 Thoughts Podcast. Korchinski, a 21-year-old former seventh overall pick, has spent significant time in the minors with limited NHL exposure. The Blackhawks attempted to extend forward Ilya Mikheyev but he remains available. With an abundance of defensemen on the roster, the team faces challenges in managing their blue line depth. The 2026 NHL Draft features an exceptionally strong defenseman class, with potential top prospects like Alberts Šmits, Carson Carels, and Chase Reid potentially offering better long-term complements to existing prospects like Artyom Levshunov than Korchinski or Wyatt Kaiser.
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