Kevin Lankinen #32, Chicago Blackhawks (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Kevin Lankinen was the catalyst of the Blackhawks’ resurgent play, and their place in the league standings.
The Blackhawks looked to be a lock to finish in the top five, not in the league, but in the draft lottery. A chance for yet another potential franchise-changing prospect in the 2021 NHL draft. They had a 5.00 goals-against average, had passive, sloppy play, didn’t generate any even-strength offense, and their goaltending was the worst in the league. Without a potential ace up their sleeve, the season was looking dim.