A Russian invasion has happened within the Chicago Blackhawks organization. No, it’s not like the Cold War threats of the past (although I wasn’t alive then and am only speaking from what history books tell me), but the Chicago Blackhawks’ roster has been infused with some Russian flair.
Stan Bowman and the rest of the Blackhawks’ front office have brought three Russian players into the fold for the 2015-16 season. Artem Anisimov, Artemi Panarin and Viktor Tikhonov make up the Russian flavor that will grace the Blackhawks’ starting roster next season.
More From Blackhawk Up – Andrew Desjardins Returns To Chicago Anisimov, a center, was a part of the Brandon Saad trade that still stings for many fans.