The Hockey Writers Chicago Blackhawks writing crew discuss a disappointing past week, the team’s need to focus on player development, the disturbing trend of poor decisions on the ice, the Andrei Kuzmenko rumors, who should be deemed “untouchable” going into the March trade deadline, give some recognition to Henrik Borgstrom and Calvin de Haan and try to predict the future in the Shootout Round.
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0:00 Intro
3:09 Streaks Have To Stop
5:00 Blackhawks Need to Focus on Development
8:26 Disturbing Trend Of Poor Decision Making
11:17 Andrei Kuzmenko Rumors
13:57 Who should be deemed “untouchable” on the Blackhawks?
24:16 Player Spotlight: Henrik Borgstrom
25:27 Player Spotlight: Kevin Lankinen
27:59 Player Spotlight: Calvin de Haan
30:08 Player Spotlight: Jonathan Toews
32:54 The Shootout
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6 Comments
Yeah- spotlight on our Captain. I agree. I am still not pleased for how he handled his Stan Bowman comments and I know I need to move on. BUT. He is a different person since his last full season on the ice. His on-ice performance is way down. Yes, understandable after having a year off due to illness. However, if he is back because he is healthy, then he should be at a much higher level of play.
Part of me feels bad for him- his return was overshadowed by the Kyle Beach abuse and coverup, and the signings of Jones and Fleury. I can understand if he is a little bitter. But to get his name back in the spotlight he has to play better. I feel like his attitude is bad, also. Something is bugging him and it is affecting his season.
Yes- he needs to be called out for some negative attention.
Maybe he needs some time with a sports psychologist. Something is off.
Same with Kane. I think it’s fatherhood, but they hinted at some lingering effects of an injury? 🤷🏻♀️
Oh Shaun. Seth Jones? I am now an island.
Colton Dach needs number 40 in the Indian head
Take On Me
Soderblom needs number 30 in the Indian head
Chicago Blackhawks should pick up Panarin 72 and Jokiharju 28