Chicago Blackhawks 2026-2027

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Illini2010-11
ChiefGritty said:
All of a sudden this doesn't feel like a team where you're waiting for "the good line" to come out again. Skill up and down the lineup.
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I think it was a combination of Bedard being out of the lineup and the opening schedule being very difficult. That made the team look a lot worse than the talent that was present.

For the first time in a number of years, I am excited to see the PP1 unit on the ice. The puck movement with Bedard and Kane on the ice together is a thing of beauty.
 
#129      
Illinoise
I am starting to get pretty concerned that all of these prospects lack any real difference makers. Korchinski can’t find the ice. Guys like Moore and Lardis have just looked meh to me. Frondell looks to be the real deal but that’s not enough.
The team in Rockford is horrible. Was hoping there would be a real roster crunch in Chicago by now with guys from Rockford knocking on the door.
If Teuvo Teravainen looks like your second best player you are in trouble.
 
#130      
Illini2010-11
Illinoise said:
I am starting to get pretty concerned that all of these prospects lack any real difference makers. Korchinski can’t find the ice. Guys like Moore and Lardis have just looked meh to me. Frondell looks to be the real deal but that’s not enough.
The team in Rockford is horrible. Was hoping there would be a real roster crunch in Chicago by now with guys from Rockford knocking on the door.
If Teuvo Teravainen looks like your second best player you are in trouble.
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This is quite an exaggeration, IMO.

Bedard and Kane easily look like the two best players on the team. The entire first line for the Blackhawks looks legit -- Bedard, Kane, and Kantserov

This opening stretch has been brutal because Bedard was out of action and the early part of the schedule has been loaded with playoff quality teams.

With Bedard back in action the team is 2-1. The game against Dallas was definitely a step back, but Dallas is very good.

I am not ready to hit the panic button yet, considering the season is not even 10 games old. I am willing to revisit this discussion in about a month.
 
#131      
Illinoise
Illini2010-11 said:
This is quite an exaggeration, IMO.

Bedard and Kane easily look like the two best players on the team. The entire first line for the Blackhawks looks legit -- Bedard, Kane, and Kantserov

This opening stretch has been brutal because Bedard was out of action and the early part of the schedule has been loaded with playoff quality teams.

With Bedard back in action the team is 2-1. The game against Dallas was definitely a step back, but Dallas is very good.

I am not ready to hit the panic button yet, considering the season is not even 10 games old. I am willing to revisit this discussion in about a month.
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Well I did say I’m starting to get concerned, not hitting the panic button.

I love that they brought back Kane. It’s a perfect fit. However, he’s 37 and if he’s one of your two best players I am still concerned. I know a lot of their prospects are still very young and it’s a tough league for 20 and 21 year olds to play in. Just seems like all the guys I get excited about seem to fizzle.
Korchinsksi
Boisvert
Moore
Lardis
Spellacy
Vanacker

Outside of Lardis these are all high picks. People who know more than I do still like this prospect pool so I hope they are right. Just a rough start. Here’s to hoping they turn it around!
 
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