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Every season, one player flies under the radar until suddenly, everyone starts to notice. For the Chicago Blackhawks, that guy is Wyatt Kaiser
[See the full post at: Wyatt Kaiser: The Obscure Defenceman Turning Heads in Chicago]
Thanks for the article Coach. Another good write up. It’s nice to see lower round picks make an impact at the NHL level. Let’s hope some of the several 3rd and 4th round picks in the system will be able to contribute down the road.
Another point about Kaiser is his mentoring of Levshunov. Those two seem to have hit it off both on and off the ice. I think it’s a sign of good leadership by Kaiser stepping up and and taking an active role in helping Lev along.It’s nice to see the numbers match what i see on the ice, the only player i don’t see that with is Bedard, but i guess that’s what happens when Bedard creates better scoring chances than his opponent even if they are under water.
Thanks again Frenchy i hope he continues to play this way throughout the season.
Thanks a lot for reading and for your great comment! I really appreciate your kind words. You’re absolutely right about Kaiser’s leadership with Levshunov — that mentorship has been valuable, especially early in the season. With the Hawks rotating seven defensemen, the pairings have shifted quite a bit, but Kaiser’s experience and calm presence are clearly helping Artyom adjust to the NHL pace. Great observation on your part!
Thanks for your comment, my friend — really appreciate it! You’re right, it’s great when the numbers back up what we see on the ice. And yeah, Bedard is a special case — even when the metrics dip, he still creates more quality chances than anyone else out there.
I am a huge fan of Kaiser. He is steady and we need that. Along with Rinzel, Vlasic, Grzelck, Murphy, and Levshunov, we have a good blue line. Plus, there are several more defensemen to come. Once the verterans are jettisoned, we have a very bright future on the backline. Just my opinion, but I think Lev needs to go back to Rochford. He needs to learn how to be a threat to the forwards on the other team. Is there any news on Lafferty?
Great player to profile , Wyatt sure deserves the recognition . # Don’t lie . Maybe our next Hjalmarsson .NO pressure .
A few have alluded to it already, but the fact he’s putting these kind of numbers up while paired with a still very green (and unpredictable) Levshunov should only raise the argument for him.
Good on him for taking the opportunity and running with it. It’ll be exciting to see these entire D-corps when they all get more used to playing their role and more comfortable.
Thanks for your comment about Kaiser — I totally agree with you. As for Lafferty, still no news yet.
Right now, I’d keep Levshunov around with the Blackhawks. Why? Because he’s learning what it takes to be a professional NHL player, and that experience is invaluable. Practicing with NHL veterans, being around that daily environment, and playing around 15 minutes a night helps his overall development.
But you’re right — if his ice time drops below 13 minutes per game, then it’s better for him to play big minutes in the AHL instead.
Nice article Coach. Kaiser’s development has been a pleasant surprise. He’s still young, but he has matured his game so well for the last 2 years. He’s a gritty guy who’s not afraid to mix it up along the boards, and his decision making is quick and his agility makes for a great shut down type of guy. Appreciate the analysis on Kaiser. Hawks’ future on the blueline looks great.
Thank you so much for your comment, my friend. I completely agree with your take on Kaiser — he’s been showing a lot of poise and maturity in his game this season.
Nice article Coach. Kaiser’s development has been a pleasant surprise. He’s still young, but he has matured his game so well for the last 2 years. He’s a gritty guy who’s not afraid to mix it up along the boards, and his decision making is quick and his agility makes for a great shut down type of guy. Appreciate the analysis on Kaiser. Hawks’ future on the blueline looks great.
I know he’s been tasked with playing alongside Lev but something else that’s not been mentioned about Kaiser is that he can play up and down the pairings and play with anyone. He can play the point or the rearguard, he can play top line and special teams, and furthermore his explosive first few steps allow him to keep up with the speedy forwards on breaks whereas Vlasic, Lev, Crevier, Murph, and Grizz don’t have that. Most importantly, I hope Kyle and his cronies are propping up Kaiser’s vision, IQ, and relentless effort on a pedestal to EDM and Allan for who to mimic their NHL game after. Lastly and I’ve mentioned this a few times before but as a blue-collar hard work ethic type myself, Kaiser is amazing to watch his game in person where the camera doesn’t show what he does without the puck and on the bench!
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