Whenever the topic of the Chicago Blackhawks’ defense comes up, the first complaint is always the albatross that is Brent Seabrook‘s contract. Yes, it’s bad. We all get it.
We all know, though, that he is in the lineup this year. No way, with an NMC and an exorbitant salary, is he getting moved any time soon.
Where do the ‘Hawks put Seabrook then? Where do the new guys fit in? What happens if Adam Boqvist makes this team? Let’s dig in and take a look.
Defensive Pairings
1st Pairing: Duncan Keith–Erik Gustafsson
Let the eye-rolling begin.