Nicolas Beaudin  Nicolas Beaudin (born October 7, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Beaudin was selected 39th overall by the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the 2015 CHL Draft. He was awarded the Voltigeurs Offensive Player of the Year award at the conclusion of the 2017–18 season. In the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, he was selected 27th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks. On November 9, Beaudin signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Blackhawks. Beaudin described his playing style as emulating Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner.