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This is Frenchy. I’m not in charge of the site — I only write Blackhawks content here — but I believe comments may need to be approved first. I know this issue has been reported a few times recently, so I can’t give you a full answer right now. I’ll pass it along to the team and hopefully get more clarity for you. In the meantime, welcome to the HHS family!
Hey my friend — glad you joined the forums! Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts or requests, we’re all here to learn and enjoy hockey together. Welcome to the HHS (Chicago) family!
Tomorrow I’ll have a full piece on Rookie Camp — everything you need to know in one place. Thanks as always for your support! Which prospect are you most excited to watch? Let me know, and I’ll do my best to cover it.
I’m here now — sorry for the delay! If you have any questions, please let me know, and I’ll do my best to reply to everyone. Also, I’ll be starting a Mailbag in October, so keep your questions coming — they might be featured!
Thanks for your comment, really appreciate your input. What stands out with Bedard is how quickly he’s learning to adjust his game. He’s already talked about fine-tuning his shot setup and managing his stick so those one-timer chances don’t get wasted. That alone could make a big difference in his goal totals this season.
Nazar is another key piece — if he keeps improving his finishing, the Hawks will finally have more than one real scoring threat behind Bedard. And with Vlasic learning how to handle the grind of a full NHL year, you can see the young guys starting to understand what it takes to sustain their game.
It’s exciting for fans because these players are being more open about their growth, and it really feels like we get to grow with them as this rebuild moves forward.
Thanks for your comment @Assman22
Exactly — the added bulk is only going to help him handle NHL contact, and if he keeps that elite speed, watch out. He doesn’t need to suddenly become a hitter like Hyman, just being harder to knock off the puck will make a huge difference. And yes, KK could definitely use a page from that playbook! ????
Absolutely agree — at some point they have to give Bedard more support. I do think Davidson will add to the top six next summer, because he knows Bedard can’t carry the load forever.
For now, Davidson chose the patient route, giving prospects the chance to grow into bigger roles. Time will tell if that was the right call, but the expectation has to be that reinforcements are coming.
Thanks for your comment!
Thanks for your comment! I agree — the long grind is going to test the young guys, especially with a compressed schedule and more back-to-backs. Adding a veteran on defense would have made sense, but at least this way the prospects will get real experience that pays off later.
There will be ups and downs, but points aside, the big win this season is seeing how players like Levshunov, Rinzel, Nazar, and Moore adapt to the pace and physical wear of a full year. That’s what will shape the Hawks’ future.
Thanks for your comment! You’re right — once Sorensen came in and Jones moved on, the system changed. The goals against actually increased because the defensemen were given more freedom, and the Blackhawks paid the price on the back end. But the trade-off was more puck possession and more offensive opportunities, which is a step forward for the rebuild.
At 5-on-5, puck possession still needs to improve next season. If Nazar buried more of his chances, he could’ve easily added 5+ goals, and that’ll be key for his development.
I also agree about speed — a quick transition game with sharp quick-ups makes a team harder to play against. The Devils are a great example of that style. I’m curious to see how Bashill puts his system in place and balances offense with defense this season.
