Detroit — The Chicago Blackhawks have to be kicking themselves.
Playing against forward Pius Suter, who Chicago declined to re-sign last summer only to see the Red Wings swoop in and acquire in free agency, has to be frustrating.
Suter has done for the Red Wings what he did for the Blackhawks last season: provide an efficient, consistent level of play at both ends of the rink.
"When we signed Sutes as a free agent, we felt he was one of the top guys available to be able to fill a top-two line role at the center ice position," coach Jeff Blashill said.