The Blackhawks have a game today with an early afternoon start, which is convenient if you have no other plans. However, my focus is on the Friday night game where Blackhawks 2024 first-round pick Marek Vanacker is set to make his season debut this evening. He will be joining a lineup that features fellow prospect Nick Lardis, who has been consistently scoring. Going into Friday’s match, the Blackhawks have secured six regulation wins this season, outpacing teams like the Flyers, Islanders, Penguins, Sharks, and Utah. Notably, Connor Bedard has scored in every game so far.
Following Wednesday night’s game, I wanted to share the Blackhawks GameScore impact card, which highlights Taylor Hall’s offensive contributions that put him near the top of the list. Hall had a lengthy post-game media session after achieving his first hat trick in nearly 11 years, discussing how he’s just starting to regain his athleticism and reflecting on the challenges the team faced during two long road trips. His resurgence could provide a significant boost to the overall Blackhawks offense.
In an interesting note from The Athletic, Jon Greenberg reported that concession prices at the United Center differ when the Blackhawks play compared to the Bulls, with many being cheaper for Blackhawks fans. Additionally, as it’s Friday, Blackhawks college prospects are competing today, including Boston University, whose game in Ireland kicked off at 8 AM CT.
Finally, Luis examined comments from several Bears players after their disappointing loss on Thursday, suggesting these could lead to Matt Eberflus losing his job. Also, there are intriguing names being considered for the Cubs’ catching depth in 2025.
