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You've essentially answered your own question. You have Chicago taking Buium at #5. That's the biggest reason the Hawks don't trade down to #5. Demidov, Levshunov and Lindstrom are the only 3 players on the draft board after Celebrini who actually fit what the Hawks need. They don't need any more LD. Catton is undersized and Eiserman isn't a top 5 talent other than his shot. Roy is a very good prospect for sure. But that Winnipeg 1st isn't really a prize. In this draft class, the players going in the 20's are probably 2nd round guys in last year's (or next year's) draft. Hawks just stay at #2 and take their guy.