The Good, Bad, & Future Blackhawks Outlooks
A look into some positives and negatives of the Blackhawks' season and if a player should be re-signed
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In today’s edition, we look at the good and bad of the Blackhawks heading into the New Year and examine Taylor Raddysh’s future with the team.
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Is Taylor Raddysh Part of the Blackhawks’ Future?
December 29, 2023 by Gail Kauchak
The Chicago Blackhawks are in the midst of a rebuild, so this 2023-24 season is much more about development than it is about winning. The organization is also trying to determine who they want as a part of their team in the future. Only five forwards and three defensemen are signed beyond this season, meaning the Blackhawks obviously have a lot of flexibility. So, who will they want to re-sign? That’s a question we will be pondering all season long.
A player I’d like to discuss today is forward Taylor Raddysh. The 25-year-old was acquired by the Blackhawks by the Tampa Bay Lightning as part of the Brandon Hagel blockbuster trade. The Blackhawks have had 21 games in the 2021-22 campaign, plus all of last season and the beginning of this season to evaluate Raddysh’s game. Is he someone the Blackhawks will want to extend? Let’s look at his contributions thus far.
Blackhawks’ 3 Up, 3 Down: Player Returns, Bedard & More
December 29, 2023 by Brooke LoFurno
Welcome to the recurring Blackhawks’ 3 Up, 3 Down column. Although much can go wrong during the course of a hockey season, there is just as much good news from these reads along the way. Not to worry if you can’t seem to find any such stories yourself, as we’ll do the digging for you!
The Chicago Blackhawks were in a stretch where everything crumbled simultaneously. Whether it was injuries, epic collapses, or losing streaks, the team desperately needed a good bounce, especially after two embarrassing losses before Christmas. Here are the highlights as the Blackhawks head into the New Year.