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2019 Blackhawks training camp: 4 storylines to watch for defensemen

The final post of a three-part series from Second City Hockey discussing key storylines to follow at the Blackhawks training camp.

Following a season of defensive lapses and d-zone turnovers that led to most high-danger chances allowed (486) and second highest goals against (291) in the NHL, general manager Stan Bowman acquired reinforcements in the offseason. He traded for two left-handed defensemen: Olli Maatta and Calvin de Haan from the Penguins and Hurricanes, respectively. With a full training camp under Jeremy Colliton, Maatta and de Haan stabilizing the back end with much needed defensive-minded skillsets and prospects Adam Boqvist, Dennis Gilbert and Lucas Carlsson pushing for NHL playing time, the outlook on defense is looking a lot brighter on paper.