David Bote has been the toast of Chicago Cubs fans over the past couples days after his rousing walk-off grand slam in Sunday night’s tilt with the Washington Nationals. Don’t worry, Chicago Blackhawks fans who aren’t Cubs fans — this isn’t a Bote appreciation post.
It’s unique moments like this that make me think of guys within the Blackhawks organization who seemingly came from nowhere to make a sudden and major impact in a big spot.
The most apt comparison I can think of for Bote at this time, as it pertains to the Blackhawks, is probably Ben Smith.