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The second week of the season was an excellent one for the Chicago Blackhawks, who went 3-0-1 and collected seven of a possible eight points.
[See the full post at: Chicago Blackhawks Recap: Week 2]
Another article, nice
Sorry for posting so much but I’ve been waiting for this since they announced gutting the team and just so excited.
Just seeing where the Blackhawks are at, the prospect pipe line, the 5 picks in the 1st two rounds in 2026.
Good time to be a Blackhawk fan.
Thanks for all the work you put into the Forums, Frenchy! I am sure I am not alone and really hope you are getting the views you deserve. In one person’s humble opinion.
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Yea, these Monday look backs on the week are really nice for a fan. Gives a lotta the info some context……
We know Blashill loves the 11F 7D game day roster and it seems to be a fine idea. As you mention the TOI for Dmen is a little lopsided but it’s working and gives the coaches so many possibilities in game. Interesting to watch L4 operate with 1 different mate every shift at forward.
Dach seems to have slide outa the top 6 this week. Kid just can’t have long stretches where he’s not noticeable at all. Something to watch.
Blash is giving Reichel a pretty good look see and important minutes. Kid is an enigma and now it’s Blashill’s turn to beat his head against the wall.
Better week for Rinzel. Not expecting last yrs Rinzel but do expect he’ll get the attention of opposing coaches who are putting together a game plan. No sneaking up on anyone this yr but this was a good week for Rinzel.
A 3rd line that can shut top opponents down, take the tough Dzone draws and still win the possession battle is a dream for coaches. Looks like Donato and Mikkayhev will get poached from that line at times but I’m sure Blash and Crew understand this. But putting that line together is a helluv an ace in the hole.
Thanks for your comment and great overview of the Blackhawks’ Week 2 performance. I completely agree — running with 7D and 11F has worked early in the season, but once Slaggert and Foligno are ready to return full-time, the team will need to shift back to 12 forwards and 7 defensemen.
As for Rinzel, absolutely — a very solid week for the big man. Sure, there will be nights where he struggles, but I believe Bashill will make the right in-game adjustments when that happens.
Finally, the 3-2-2 record doesn’t tell the whole story. Knight has been outstanding, erasing plenty of mistakes and turnovers in front of him. He’s been nothing short of unbelievable to start the season.
Enjoy your day, and as always — Go Blackhawks!
As for Rinzel, absolutely — a very solid week for the big man. Sure, there will be nights where he struggles, but I believe Bashill will make the right in-game adjustments when that happens.
Curious if they’ll give Rinzel a maintenance day here and there to help him manage the full season if they were to be a playoff team. Hate to get to the playoffs after the long drought only to show up with corpses lol
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