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Are you suggesting the Blashill and the medical staff are not in alignment with the GM or there is some miscommunication regarding Bedard? How can that be? He is the franchise.
Rinzel never should have started the year in Chicago. It was another rush job. No reason to subject him to this team for the rest of the year. Patiently develop him so he’s here to stay next time.
If the Hawks don’t view Slaggert as part of the long term picture, why has he been given so many games? Why is taking ice time in Rockford? It is proven, the front office cannot evaluate NHL talent.
Take note: Connor Bedard did not want to miss any games. It was Jeff Blashill and the medical staff who decided he should take the week off to recover and be re-evaluated after the Christmas break.
The initial prognosis had him out until the end of December, but there’s a possibility he could return after the Christmas break if he’s fully ready. I don’t see any pressure from the GM in this situation — this was clearly a medical and coaching decision.
Regarding Sam Rinzel, I believe sending him to the AHL was the right move. He’s getting his confidence back, playing bigger minutes, and continuing to develop his overall game. If the Blackhawks move Grzelcyk and/or Murphy after the trade deadline, roster spots could open up — and Rinzel should be in line for a call-up.
As for Slaggert, I don’t think the organization sees him as part of the long-term picture. That said, it’s better for him to play heavy minutes in the AHL than to remain in the NHL with a limited role and reduced ice time.
Tomorrow Night:
Nick Foligno was on the ice at practice and participated in all the drills. He is expected to play tomorrow night when the team hosts the Flyers.How about the nerve of the GM? 10 days ago he scapegoated Rinzel and Slaggert. This week he’s pressuring Bedard to come back from injury. Would Mark Hunter take the job?
How soon will Foligno be back? They were using Dach at center. They need to bring up a center from the Rock.
<p class=”userway-s15-active” data-userway-s15-styled=”true” style=”font-family: UDF, serif !important; transition: all;”>while i am at it:
<p class=”userway-s15-active” data-userway-s15-styled=”true” style=”font-family: UDF, serif !important; transition: all;”>San Francisco whallops the Bears and takes control of their playoff standing by grabbing that first seed. Reality checks non the Bears in the post-season, but the organization does little hibernation, and plunges step by step into the 2026-27 season.
The defense is deep and getting guys back. Hopefully Booker doesn’t get suspended. I don’t see anyone walloping this defense.
while i am at it:
San Francisco whallops the Bears and takes control of their playoff standing by grabbing that first seed. Reality checks non the Bears in the post-season, but the organization does little hibernation, and plunges step by step into the 2026-27 season.
Marchment’s son.
3rd team in 3 seasons is happening?
Wishful thinking that the Blackhawks go out looking for trades to supplant Nazar & Bedsy. Losses as fill-ins. Upgrade
To make a play-off run?
A run comes if Bedard leads them there with the signed rostered players. That’s why they have Lafferty and Toronto and Slaggert and enough well in Rockford to draw from.You really think Kyle from Chicago has to spend for guys they will ave to decide resigning at market, it really doesn’t fit, and an outside signing that could lead to a “couple “ more wins only works against selecting higher in this 2026 draft even without a lottery win.
Now that Nazar is hurt, this team is about to take the plunge. Should be an active trade deadline day!
KD and the fans got a taste of winning earlier in the season and it felt good. If there’s a trade to be made I’m sure he will make it. Finding the match is always the difficult part. That said, we were at our best when we were using our speed. Therefore, I would expect KD would continue looking to those types of players. The Mik’s and the Bura’s. Wondering why/what happened with KD’s Lafferty move?
