Blackhawks Trending Storylines & Hypotheticals
A look at the Blackhawks' hypothetical draft picks, trending summer storylines, checklists, and trade scenarios
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Blackhawks Summer Checklist: Rockford, Signings & Player Targets
May 17, 2024 by Brooke LoFurno
The Chicago Blackhawks season ended one month ago, and although the Stanley Cup Playoffs are still underway, the Blackhawks’ being on the outside looking in means there is usually little movement until the Stanley Cup is lifted. However, General Manager Kyle Davidson has already made some significant moves. Yet, it’s only the tip of the iceberg of things that need to be accomplished this summer. We know from Davidson’s exit interview that he is looking to bring in some new players to help improve the team and create roster competition, but he’s still not looking to overspend on huge, long-term contracts. So, what now? Here is a look into the team’s objectives.
Maple Leafs Better Get More for Mitch Marner Than Seth Jones
May 17, 2024 by Hunter Crowther
When a talented team bows out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs early, the rumour mill goes crazy with trade proposals, with some looking more absurd than usual. Maybe it’s out of desperation, or a chase for “the perfect deal.” Or maybe hockey fans are just bored. Or they’re just throwing ideas at the wall, hoping one will stick. That was my initial feeling when I saw former NHL defenseman Shane O’Brien from the Missin Curfew podcast throw up a mock trade that involved the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks, the two teams I’ve primarily written about for The Hockey Writers.
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Blackhawks’ Best Option With No. 2 Pick Isn’t Obvious
May 9, 2024 by Brooke LoFurno
When the Chicago Blackhawks won the second overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery on May 7, the debate started about the consensus on two options: Artyom Levshunov (Defenseman, Michigan State University) or Ivan Demidov (Right wing, SKA St. Petersburg). There have already been numerous debates about who the Blackhawks should pick, and for many, the choice seems obvious: Demidov. In fact, when Ryan Taylor of NBC Sports Chicago published an article detailing what other outlets say they would pick, three out of four said Demidov. However, I don’t think the draft pick is as black and white. In fact, I think there is a serious debate between a want and a need with both of the 18-year-old players, which could be key to this pick.