Philipp Kurashev, Chicago Blackhawks (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
The Chicago Blackhawks need all of their young players to elevate their games to the NHL level if Chicago is going to get back in the playoffs anytime soon. One such player is Philipp Kurashev.
After jumping to the AHL, last season Philipp Kurashev has just one higher tear to reach – the NHL. Kurashev is a very crafty center, and he has proven himself throughout all of the different leagues he has been in. If it were not for an injury that sidelined Kurashev last season, he would have definitely ended the year with the Chicago Blackhawks.