I know it doesn’t count anymore, because the real deal starts this coming Wednesday. But the Chicago Blackhawks did have a pretty successful preseason. They won 4 of their 6 contests, with the 2 losses being away games where the scrubs were fighting it out for roster spots. This being the first preseason where all the games were televised, we as fans had the unique opportunity to gain further perspective on how the regular season might unfold. Below are 5 things I gleaned from the preseason that should carry over to the regular season.
5. Panarin showed he should be on the team.