Like many of the Blackhawks’ draft picks this year, Nestrasil has substantial size. The forward is 6-foot-6 and 185 pounds.

Nestrasil, a 6-5 Czech forward whom the Hawks drafted No. 25 overall last week, has come a long way over the last year.

Forward Vaclav Nestrasil said he has always loved the Chicago Blackhawks and always dreamed of being a part of the organization. After receiving the news of the Blackhawks selecting him with the ...

The Chicago Blackhawks selected incoming UMass hockey freshman Vaclav Nestrasil with the 25th overall selection during the ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs owned this first-round pick and sent it to the Chicago Blackhawks as part of a February 27, 2023, ...

The Chicago Blackhawks kicked off their night by selecting Anton Frondell with the third overall pick. That ended a conversation that had been a debate ever since the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery results ...

With Chicago Blackhawks prospects not on the ice for development camp, the staff crafts some unusual team-building activities — including beach volleyball and building Legos.

Several current, former and future UMass athletes will have a chance to play pro basketball and hockey. One, Vaclav Nestrasil, was taken in the first round by the Chicago Blackhawks ...

Nestrasil was the 25th overall pick by Chicago in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on Friday. Nestrasil's progression in the USHL over 2024-25 was impressive. He started with just eight points in his first 21 ...

The Chicago Blackhawks selected incoming UMass hockey freshman Vaclav Nestrasil with the 25th overall selection during the first round of Friday’s NHL Draft.