There are lots of deep dive think pieces this time of year that break down every inch of a sheet of ice and every player on every roster in the NHL to determine if the player has value, what their floor/ceiling might be and if they can help their team win a championship. I’m not going to do that for the Blackhawks on this fine opening day.
I’m going the opposite direction. We’re gonna keep this short and sweet. One sentence each. A quick hitter on every guy on the roster, the injured guys and a few of the prospects who will probably be in the mix at some point soon. Because the games start today, so let’s get to actual Blackhawks hockey!
We’ll start at the top: the general manager and new head coach of your Chicago Blackhawks.
General Manager Kyle Davidson — it’s starting to be prove-it time with prospects arriving in the NHL, which is both exciting and nervous at the same time. Head Coach Jeff Blashill — second chances are important and not always easy to receive; this is a unique opportunity to turn the Blackhawks in the right direction. David Banks-USA TODAY SportsForwards
Connor Bedard — looks ready to take his game to another level after spending the offseason working hard to improve. Ryan Donato — took advantage of his opportunity and had a career year, now looking to run it back and make good on the new contract. André Burakovsky — don’t forget he has two Stanley Cup rings at home and was an important player on both of those teams. Teuvo Teräväinen — will help both special teams and be a steady winger in the top six again this year (and I still hate that he ever had to leave the Blackhawks in the first place). Frank Nazar — ready to become a superstar, and will hopefully have a huge year that includes a spot in the Olympics. Tyler Bertuzzi — collecting more loose change than toll booths, will hopefully be a more consistent offensive contributor this year. Jason Dickinson — if he can get back to being the elite defensive third-line center that got Selke votes a couple years ago it will help the Blackhawks win more games. Ilya Mikheyev — elite speed with more offense than he was given credit, he can flip the ice quickly. Colton Dach — it’s go time and he’s got the opportunity to establish himself as an every-night NHL player. Nick Foligno — whether this is the final season of his career or not, Foligno has been worthy of the charge to help develop the culture in the room. Sam Lafferty — holding down a spot until one of the young guys is fully ready to take it away. Ryan Greene — gets to open the season in the NHL; might be Dickinson 2.0. Lukas Reichel — he’s still here. Talia Sprague-Imagn ImagesDefensemen
Alex Vlasic — the soon-to-be elder statesman on the back end has developed into a leader on and off the ice. Sam Rinzel — this year’s buzz-worthy rookie could change the trajectory of the rebuild with his skill and skating. Artyom Levshunov — being slotted behind Rinzel takes some of the attention (and pressure) off and perhaps he can establish himself as a game-changer in his own right. Wyatt Kaiser — stable, smart, capable and an ideal partner for Levshunov. Ethan Del Mastro — still a work-in-progress but has some good intangibles and plays hard. Connor Murphy — has been thru hell and a lot of other **** during his Blackhawks tenure, so hopefully he can enjoy the start of the renaissance this year. Matt Grzelcyk — depth rental with some offensive upside. Louis Crevier — he’s tall.Goalies
Spencer Knight — potential future star between the pipes… but has a lot to prove still. Arvid Söderblom — a legitimate, bona fide NHL netminder who should be a solid backup for Knight. Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesInjured Reserve / Close Prospects
Landon Slaggert — works his ass off and plays the game full speed, which these coaches love (and fans will, too, as soon as he’s healthy). Oliver Moore — if he can harness his elite speed and learn the pro game, he could have a similar trajectory to Nazar last year — which is exciting. Nolan Allan — physical, can play either side and a smart leader who will be in the NHL soon and probably for a long time. Kevin Korchinski — still only 21 and developing, we need to allow him to continue growing physically and on the ice. Joey Anderson — get better soon. Laurent Brossoit — I do not believe he exists. Shea Weber — Blackhawks legend.Also Read
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