Taige Harding Stands Out as Top Defenseman at Blackhawks Prospect Camp

Chicago Blackhawks prospect defenseman Taige Harding is making a strong impression at prospect camp ahead of the 2026 Prospect Showcase. The 24-year-old 2021 third-round pick (91st overall) stands at 6-foot-7, 236 pounds, and is projected to skate on the top pair alongside Jake Furlong against the St. Louis Blues. Harding, who models his game after Colton Parayko, is set to play for the AHL's Rockford IceHogs this season, where he will focus on penalty killing, fluid skating, and facing opponents' top lines.