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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Ben Pope

Blackhawks’ 2023 draft outlook: Leo Carlsson emerging as fourth elite option

Swedish forward Leo Carlsson will be one of the top prospects on display at the World Junior Championships, which began Monday. (AP Photos)

Critics of the Blackhawks’ tanking plan have pointed out that finishing last in the NHL comes with only a 25.5% chance of getting the No. 1 overall pick.

The counterargument is that finishing last guarantees a top-three overall pick. The last-place team has an 18.8% chance of getting the No. 2 pick and a 55.7% chance of dropping to third, but it can fall no further.

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