Ranking the Chicago Blackhawks' Top 25 Prospects: No's 6-10

We are back with yet another edition of the Blackhawks' top-25 prospect rankings, and now it's time to enter the top-10.

When looking at the numerous prospects affiliated with the Blackhawks, it is clear to see the amount of talent that is waiting in the system. Many of these young players exhibit true NHL potential as they look to become integral parts in the next wave of Blackhawks' hockey.

Players on the current roster such as Connor Bedard are already giving fans a glimpse of what the next generation has to offer. More and more players are going to be graduating from prospects to hopeful NHL regulars over the next few seasons. While not every prospect will be ready for the NHL in 2024-25, there is still lots to be hopeful for in Chicago.

Let's get into the next five Blackhawks' prospects as we begin the top 10.

No. 10: Adam Gajan (2023 Draft: Round 2 #35 overall)

The first goaltender selected in the 2023 NHL Draft, Adam Gajan starts off the top-10 list.

Gajan was a high riser, he went undrafted in his first year of eligibility while playing in Slovakia. He came over to North America for the 2022-23 season where he played in the United States Hockey League (USHL). He was a late addition to Team Slovakia for the 2023 World Junior Championships, where he shined.

After upsetting Team USA and shutting out Team Latvia, Gajan's draft stock rose much higher than where it was before the tournament. This led to the Blackhawks selecting him early in the second round.

Gajan had an up-and-down 2023-24 season with a 23-12-4 record and a .893 save percentage for the Green Bay Gamblers (USHL). This is not to say Gajan underperformed this season, as the USHL is not a very forgiving league for developing goaltenders. He did return to the World Juniors for Team Slovakia in 2024, where he posted a very respectable 3-1 record with a .916 save percentage.

This season, Adam Gajan is going to join the University of Minnesota Duluth in the NCAA, a much better league for his development. He has the raw talent that makes him a tantalizing goalie, his 6-foot-3 inch frame and his impressive athleticism were enough to convince the Blackhawks to select him early in the draft. He is going to be an interesting prospect to keep an eye on as he joins the college ranks.