He just doesn’t do it consistently enough. You still see the high-end speed and the moments where he’s playing fast and creative. The Blackhawks have been outscored 16-3 with him on the ice. What to make of Lukas Reichel so far this season? To have one goal and four assists is obviously underwhelming. Playing with Isaak Phillips and on his left side has probably helped that, too.Ĩ. You’re starting to see more flashes out of him lately. It seems like he’s still figuring out how to adapt that to the NHL game. His skating and ability to play in tight space was off the charts. He was sensational in the rookie games and in training camp. I thought Wyatt Kaiser was going to have more of an impact when the season started. He needs the reps and experience at the NHL level.ħ. It helps he was part of Canada’s championship team last season. He’s going to have some ups and downs, especially defensively, but there’s nothing for him to gain by playing at his age group any longer. It doesn’t sound like Kevin Korchinski is headed to the World Junior Championship, and that seems like the right decision. The fact the Blackhawks have outscored teams 16-9 with him on the ice in five-on-five play is a pretty telling statistic.Ħ. He’s quickly developing into a shutdown defenseman. Alex Vlasic has to be the other rookie who has impressed the most. That's 6 goals in 6 games for 98 □ /ExTcmptr9Dĥ. He’s nowhere near his ceiling, but he’s off to a good start. From those numbers to his zone entries to how he’s stealing more pucks, the Blackhawks have to be pleased overall with his game. Bedard has been a little quiet in recent games, but he continues to lead the league with nine goals in five-on-play and leads all rookies with 17 points. Bedard has too good of a shot for that unit not to be more dangerous.Ĥ. The power play feels like the area that the Blackhawks have to figure out over the coming months. As bad as that is, making it worse is the Blackhawks have allowed three short-handed goals. They’ve scored six goals on 65 opportunities. They’re tied for second last in the NHL with a 9.2 power-play percentage. The main reason that isn’t translating to more winning success is their power play. They’re 16th this season at 2.57 goals.ģ. They were last in the NHL at 2.01 goals per 60 last season. One statistic that is higher than last season is the Blackhawks’ goals per 60 minutes in five-on-five play. Of course, they do have a lot more players who should factor into the future this season, so that makes this season different.Ģ. They had a 42.49 expected goals percentage last season and are at 42.69 this season, according to Natural Stat Trick. They had a 39.39 goals percentage in five-on-five play last season and are at 44.44 this season. Their overall numbers this season are tracking around last year’s too. They’re 7-13-0 with 14 points this season. After 20 games last season, the Blackhawks were 6-10-4 with 16 points. The Blachkawks really aren’t that much different in a lot of ways from last season. Brian Shamie is the Design Editor at the Daily Herald and a fan of the Chicago music scene.This doesn’t cover everything, but here are 20 thoughts on the Blackhawks after 20 games:ġ.11-15, at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Tapping the Dutch concept of "cozy," the intimate concerts celebrate light in the darkness of winter with a mix of instrumental pieces and fan favorites, all sprinkled with a touch of holiday flair.Ĩ p.m. The popularity of Lake Forest native Andrew Bird's annual Gezelligheid Concerts have caused it to grow from a few each holiday season to this year's seven-concert series. The first show Saturday is sold out, but tickets are still available for Saturday's late show and Sunday's matinee.ĩ p.m. Ĭhicago's Chris White Trio celebrates the music of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" with three jazzy performances at Hey Nonny this weekend. 2, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. The tour, stopping in Des Plaines this weekend, also features suburban artist Pino Farina on vocals and guitar.Ĩ p.m. 2.ĭuring the pandemic lockdowns, Schaumburg native John Blasucci drew on his rock background playing with Dennis DeYoung and roughly 10 years touring with Mannheim Steamroller to create "Luminare," a tour of high-energy, headbanging holiday tunes paired with spectacular visuals. Schaumburg native John Blasucci brings his holiday creation "Luminare" to the Des Plaines Theatre Saturday, Dec.
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