Do you feel that? No, it’s not the unseasonably warm weather, it’s the return of Chicago Blackhawks hockey!!
The Hawks open the 2017-18 regular season Thursday against the defending champion Penguins at the United Center. It’s our first chance to get a look at a newlook roster that’s got 12 new players compared to opening day a year ago.
There’s an interesting vibe around the Blackhawks this season. There are a lot of people who see their overhauled defense and don’t believe that this team is equipped to make another playoff run.