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Pundit projections are far from gospel. The Chicago Blackhawks are unlikely to make the playoffs. However, pundits ignore some positive upward tends.
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They have a lot of upside, more than they have had in the past few years. I am looking forward to a much better season and beyond. Let’s hope that Blash gives them what they need. I’ll also be watching Q in Anaheim.
Hey Coach! Thanks for the summary. I think the two main drivers of what happens this year are going to be how fast the D gets up to speed, and Knight (or at least the goaltending in general).
I’m a huge fan of Frondell. Once he’s ready to come over, he’s going to be a mess for other teams to deal with.
@Chunk Thanks for your comment today! You nailed it — the big question for this season really comes down to how quickly the young defensemen adjust to the NHL grind: the long schedule, the pace, and the physicality.
And you’re right on Knight — he’s going to see a ton of rubber. I’m expecting him to get around 55 starts, and if the Hawks can get 40–45 solid outings from him, that’ll be huge.
As for Frondell, I’ve managed to watch a couple of his games already, and he looks impressive. I’ll be keeping a closer eye on him after the holidays. Hopefully, we get to see him suit up for Sweden at the 2026 World Juniors — that would be a great test for him.
@bjphawkfan: Thanks for your comment. You have to be excited about this season, especially watching the development of all the Hawks’ prospects. At the same time, it’s going to be interesting league-wide with nine new coaches behind NHL benches. Personally, I’ll be paying close attention to Quenneville, Sullivan, and Blashill — their impact could shape a lot of storylines this year.
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