Out of all the tools teams can use to gain a competitive edge over the competition, one of the most weaponizing are special teams. These are units that are made specifically for unusual situations – whether they work to help a team or hurt a team, they have the chance to impact the game in a variety of ways.
Today’s season recap article is going to focus on the Blackhawks use of their specialty teams: what worked, what didn’t, and how they compare to their counterparts throughout the NHL. It will also look into the future, and what newly hired assistant coach Marc Crawford can bring to the table.