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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.
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.
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!
You can read my ranking below:
This is the next phase of roster construction, my friend. You’re absolutely right — when players built for transition start becoming solid fourth-liners or third-pairing defensemen, that’s real progress in a rebuild. Probably just one or two more years before everything comes together. Well said, and thanks for your input!
Thanks for your comment, my friend — really appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed it. You’re right, Knight’s been rock solid and the young guys are bringing great energy. Fun start to the season for sure!
Thanks for your comment, Angotti — really appreciate it. You’re absolutely right about Kaiser. I didn’t include him in that earlier breakdown because he was the focus of my next article, which is already out (or dropping today). But yes, Kaiser has been the under-the-radar difference-maker for the Blackhawks through these first seven games.
Mr. Ricochet, you nailed it again! I always enjoy reading your stories about different players.
I watched Knight for three years with the Panthers when I was living in Sunrise. Every single day, he spent about 45 minutes working with Dallas’ goalie coach before team practices—learning, improving, and refining his game. You could really see him getting better day by day.
Thanks again for sharing his story. Have a great night!
