The Blackhawks made the playoffs — albeit, on a technicality — this season, but there is still a lot of work to be done before they can become perennial contenders again.
Priority No. 1 for the past several years has been tightening up on defense. No team has given up more even-strength high-danger chances since the start of the 2017-18 season than the Blackhawks.
Which raises the question: Are the answers on the roster? And how can the Blackhawks figure out a solution?
GM Stan Bowman touched on a couple ways in his end-of-the-season media availability, but mostly keyed in on the mindset of the team.