Blackhawks Learn a Hard Lesson vs the Devils

[CoachFrenchy]

The Chicago Blackhawks can move past a loss to the Devils, but they must absorb what they saw. Back home after a long road trip is never easy.

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[BetweenTheDots]

I’m impressed they got a point with a lack of fire power in the line up.

When i started counting in the 2nd period, i counted 11 i decided not to check the player who had the puck or was just getting rid of it. This to me, i don’t care if you think you are the faster team this was a big reason the Blackhawks let the Devils back into the game. When you have a chance to be the bully you’ve got to be, it made Bedard flinchy in the Devils end whenever he was by the half wall.

The way the Devils were popping Bedard I’m disappointed the team whenever having a chance didn’t check the crap out of Hughes or Bratt, what happened to our identity.

[BJPHAWKFAN]

I am surprised and disappointed that no one went after that Devils defenseman who put a high hit on Bedard. You have to take care of the guy who takes care of you. He is also the guy who gave Bert the high elbow in the back of the head. Still not high on NHL ref’s.

[Metalhead]

Nice article, thanks Frenchy.

[CoachFrenchy]

Thank You so much Sir…

[CoachFrenchy]

Thanks for your comment, and you’re absolutely right about the Bedard situation. You can’t let opponents take liberties on Bedard — or any Blackhawks player. This team needs that “wolf mentality” where everyone protects each other and pushes back when it’s needed.

At some point, when Foligno eventually moves on, the Blackhawks will have to upgrade with a player who brings that element — someone who can step in and answer the bell when situations like this happen. That’s part of building a team that won’t get pushed around.

[CoachFrenchy]

Thanks for your comment. You bring up a really good point about the game. This is all part of the rebuild process, and situations like this absolutely need to be addressed inside the locker room — by the players and the coaching staff. Identity matters, especially when teams start taking runs at your stars.

The coaches also need to make adjustments between periods. And remember: when you’re playing a fast team you don’t see very often, it’s easy to get caught behind the play. That’s another part of the learning curve for a young group like Chicago.

But you’re right — the Blackhawks need to respond better in these moments. It’s something they’ll have to grow into as this rebuild moves forward.

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