The battles throughout training camp have really driven the narrative around camp and one player who is happy to be sitting outside the spotlight is forward Brandon Saad.
After a disappointing return to the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2017-2018 season, Saad had a solid bounce back campaign last season.
After being bounced around the lineup in 2018-19, he seems to have found a nice home on the third line.
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) September 22, 2019
Something that has not been discussed much since it was assembled is what appears to be the opening night third line, comprised of Saad and newcomer Dominik Kubalik on the wings with a rotation of David Kampf and Anton Wedin as the center of that line.