Apr 23, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) reacts after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
The Blackhawks renovated their defense this past offseason, but something still stands out as a problem.
The Blackhawks are down the right path: acquiring a (hopeful) elite defenseman via trade-in Seth Jones, and adding another professional defenseman for the second pair in Jake McCabe. Now, the top-four defensemen slots are filled by proven NHLers. But, the question stands… Are they good enough?