The Chicago Blackhawks have seen a turnaround in team play, ownership, and even the players.
Most teams in the NHL have used the Blackhawks as a punching bag.
Well, all that’s changing, and this team is for real.
Chicago’s young talent and their strong vets are turning this proud franchise around.
Chicago’s record is no indication of this team’s enthusiasm or spunk. The addition of rookies Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane—both in serious contention for the Calder Trophy—has brought a fresh breath to a great Original-Six franchise.
This year, the Blackhawks started out the first 25 games with a record of 14-9-2. Last year, over the same time frame, the Blackhawks record was 10-13-2. Kane and Toews are a huge part of the explosion in Chicago.
However, Chicago has been ravaged by injury. Martin Havlat, Jason Williams and James Wisniewski, Brent Sopel, and now Jonathan Toews all out of action. Martin Havlat recently rejoined the team and has been working on getting his timing back.
Chicago’s power play is 16th in the league, and their penalty killi is 15th. If Chicago gets their special teams clicking and can better their current rankings, the winning column will become better than what it is. The little things will make this team even better. An And Chicago really needs to find a way to finish on the road.
When the Blackhawks lineup is up and running at full-tilt, with everyone playing on the same page, coach Denis Savard will be cutting the boys lose, and fans better be ready. This team is for real.
No? Well, name another team that has beaten the Detroit Red Wings four times. Yes, I said it—four times, the Blackhawks have beaten the best team in the NHL, and that is no fluke.
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