Blackhawks Opening Night Roster (no moves)

1st line

Is Sikura ready to be in a top 3 winger role? I’d say definitely not. (I would start him on the third line and have him earn top line minutes)

2nd line

There is absolutely no defense. The only way this works is if these guys dominate possession so much that they don’t need to play defense.

3rd line
Is Kahun ready to play for the hawks right out of the gate? I have my doubts he is Panarin v2. Also... can Hayden score at a rate to justify him on the third line?


4th line.
That could be very effective

Defense

D is still very MEH, but it’s a crapshoot.

Knowing that Q likes to balance the lines, I do think Sikura has a shot to play with Toews and Saad. I think DeBrincat will play on the 3rd line with Anisimov though. I wouldn't be surprised if they put Ejdsell with Kane or even Kunitz... Kahun and Johnson probably start in Rockford.

I hear ya... but try making a better combination with the guys the Hawks have. You may not have these issues but you’ll create others.

It’s not an issue with your combos, my comments are more of general concerns.