Patrick Kane #88, Chicago Blackhawks, Alex DeBrincat #12 Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The Chicago Blackhawks are struggling. They are playing poorly, getting outplayed, do not have the best lineup in the NHL, and might be better served with another year in the draft lottery. All that considered, this is still not another lost year.
Ever since the rude awakening in 2017 when the Blackhawks got swept by the Predators, this team has been scared and not the same. While yes, they made the playoffs last summer that was partly because of all the changes going on.