The Blackhawks are a little more than halfway through their 2018-19 season, so it’s time for Second City Hockey to unveil its mid-season Top 25 Under 25 series.
The biggest change from the rankings in August is the departure of No. 1 Nick Schmaltz, who was traded to Arizona for forwards Brendan Perlini and Dylan Strome in a swap involving three former first-round draft picks. Both new acquisitions made the mid-season list.
The World Junior Championship tournament also provided the SCH staff with a closer look at the team’s rising young talent against the best players in their age group.