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Messier Chirps Bedard, Why Sit the Young D? Draft Trades, Prospect Highlights, and Other Blackhawks Bullets
The Blackhawks got their fast start on Saturday — the fastest in team history — and then watched the Panthers absolutely boat race them for the 59:53 that followed. It was a rough reminder that the Florida Panthers are a well coached, structured team with championship pedigree and a standard by which they play the game. And the Blackhawks are… the Blackhawks.
- It was a rough assignment for Connor Murphy to return from being out for a long time injured, and he showed some rust early in the game. Louis Crevier left the lineup in the middle of the first period after he was boarded and did not return. Interim head coach Anders Sorensen opted to put both Ethan Del Mastro and Nolan Allan in the press box as healthy scratches on Saturday. Mark Lazerus asked Sorensen why he was sitting both of the two younger defensemen and keeping TJ Brodie in the lineup. Laz tweeted the questions and his responses. I’m pretty sure this isn’t going to improve the responses from fans (it shouldn’t).
- After the Blackhawks were completely overwhelmed in the first period on Saturday, Mark Messier had some very pointed comments about Connor Bedard.
Mark Messier on Connor Bedard #Blackhawks https://t.co/iLNuUzED3P pic.twitter.com/oXIyH30r9q
— Wally Mazurek (@WallMaz35) February 1, 2025
- I noted this yesterday after a flurry of trades in about a 12-hour window involving the Canucks, Rangers, Penguins, Stars and Sharks: as of Saturday morning, 28 of the first 64 picks in the 2025 NHL Draft have now been traded (assuming all picks transfer). Dallas had kept their first-round pick in 11 of the 12 previous drafts with Jim Nill as the GM. That speaks volumes about how NHL front offices view the depth of this year’s draft class.
- It’s noteworthy that, among the teams specifically stockpiling picks in the first two rounds of the 2025 NHL Draft: Philadelphia (7), Nashville (5), Blackhawks (4) and, now, San Jose (3).
- Good read from Mark Lazerus of The Athletic about how Frank Nazar is remaining steady thru the ups and downs of a rookie season in the NHL.
Why Frank Nazar is particularly well-suited to handle the ups and downs of a rookie season:
(Plus some quick game notes from Sunrise.)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/610…— Mark Lazerus (@marklazerus.bsky.social) February 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
- Landon Slaggert scored the only goal of the game for the Blackhawks yesterday. He was also credited with one blocked shot, one hit and a team-high four shots on net. But he only skated 11:02.
- Colton Dach was credited with three hits, one blocked shot and two shots on net yesterday. But he only skated 10:46.
- And here I thought Sorensen was installed as the interim head coach because he was going to play the kids more after having them in Rockford… because Luke Richardson’s style and approach were the problems, right?
Hey how about some Blackhawks prospect highlights?
- Minnesota swept the Border War weekend against Wisconsin, winning 4-1 last night. Oliver Moore had himself a night, scoring once and adding two primary assists.
Saturday night from #Blackhawks prospect Oliver Moore for @GopherHockey
— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) February 2, 2025
- John Mustard scored a nice goal in the first period for Providence on Saturday afternoon.
Pretty from #Blackhawks prospect John Mustard here for @FriarsHockey
— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) February 1, 2025
- Denver beat Omaha 11-2 (yes, eleven!) and Aidan Thompson was credited with two assists.
- Jack Pridham extended his personal point streak to six games (four goals, three assists) with an assist for Kitchener.
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In this post, we will be diving into the latest news surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks, including Messier Chirps Bedard, the decision to sit the young defensemen, draft trades, prospect highlights, and more.
First off, let’s talk about Messier Chirps Bedard. The legendary Mark Messier recently had some high praise for top prospect Connor Bedard, comparing him to himself and saying that Bedard has the potential to be a generational player. This is certainly exciting news for Blackhawks fans, as Bedard could be a game-changer for the team in the future.
Next, we have the decision to sit the young defensemen. The Blackhawks have made the interesting choice to sit some of their younger defensemen in favor of more experienced players. While this may be a bit frustrating for fans who want to see the young talent develop, it could be a smart move in the long run to give them more time to adjust and grow.
In terms of draft trades, the Blackhawks have been active in trying to make some moves to improve their roster. Keep an eye out for any potential trades leading up to the draft, as the team looks to add depth and talent to their lineup.
And finally, let’s highlight some of the top prospects in the Blackhawks’ system. Players like Alex Vlasic, Lukas Reichel, and Evan Barratt are all making waves in the minors and could be key pieces for the team in the future. It’s always exciting to see young players develop and make an impact at the NHL level.
Overall, there’s a lot to be excited about for Blackhawks fans as the team looks to build towards a bright future. Stay tuned for more updates and news as the season progresses!
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