The Blackhawks were dealt a big blow when it was revealed that Kirby Dach would require surgery on his fractured wrist. Dach suffered the injury in an exhibition match at the WJC and will now be out 4 to 5 months.
Where are the Rangers critics now?
When the Rangers announced they would not be loaning Alexis Lafreniere to Team Canada, it was met with some backlash. Pundits and analysts could not understand the decision, especially at that time (12/3/20) with the season in doubt.
One of the biggest critics of the Rangers is former GM and hockey analyst Brian Burke.