The Hockey Writers Chicago Blackhawks writing crew discuss the line deployment without Jonathan Toews, missed opportunities with goaltending development, Kirby Dach's recent comments about being on a checking line, looking towards the month of February, give some recognition to Dylan Strome, Brandon Hagel and Patrick Kane and try to predict the future in the Shootout Round.
0:00 Intro
1:36 What will the line deployment look like without Toews?
3:55 Missed Opportunities With Goaltending Development
6:22 Kirby Dach's Recent Comments
8:43 What are you looking forward to in February?
9:01 Alex DeBrincat's All-Star Debut
10:56 Competitive Blackhawks Hockey
13:21 The Special Teams
15:54 Player Spotlight: Dylan Strome
20:30 Player Spotlight: Brandon Hagel
23:25 Player Spotlight: Patrick Kane
24:47 The Shootout
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