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Frank NazarLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC202 of 2
A-
L3
Nazar has turned pro after two seasons at the University of Michigan. He missed the majority of of his freshman year with injury - only suiting up for 13 games in 22/23 His 23/24 season went more to plan. Nazar produced 17G-24A in 41GP for the Wolverines. He averaged between 17-21 minutes per game and was deployed in all situations. The first thing that stands out about Nazar's game is his speed. He's quick out of the blocks and a threat off the rush when fully up to speed. The same is true when he is fully engaged pressing back to assist defensively. Nazar isn't shy about driving to the net - or lurking around the crease looking for loose pucks. He's capable of playing the wing and the middle - and has benefited from experiencing high leverage games at the World Juniors and College Levels. Defensively his awareness is generally sound - but he will need to use his quickness to defend with more consistent purpose and detail at the pro level. Projects to be a potential middle six NHL forward. The kind of player who will be deployed as a second / third line forward. Apr. 11, 2024Apr. 14, 2024
Landon SlaggertLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC212 of 2
A-
L4
Slaggert is best described as a 'utility' prospect who can be used in a variety of roles. He scored 20G-11A at Notre Dame in 23/24 - deployed in all situations. Drafted by Chicago in the 3rd round (79th) in 2020. 2-way forward. Solid skater. Thinks the game responsibly. Doesn't cut corners defensively. Not overly physical but willing to go to the crease areas looking for pucks in the offensive zone. Leans depth NHL / checker who might pitch in with some offense on occasion but it won't be his primary element.Mar. 9, 2024Mar. 23, 2024
Connor BedardLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC188 of 8
88
FP
Continues to adapt to the NHL and the amount of responsibility he carries with the rebuilding Hawks. Through 44GP he scored 17G - 22A - (2G - 8A on the power-play) Average time on ice has come down a bit from the beginning of the season. Clocks in for 19:14 per game. All of his TOI comes at ES and PP#1. Elite brain. Play driver. Equal parts shooter / play maker. Elusive in tight areas. Hard to defend in small areas. Directs pucks on goal from seemingly impossible areas in the offensive zone. Fantastic release - one of the most accurate shooters in the entire NHL already. Has directed 132 SOG. Work to do in the fade-off circle - only wins 39% of his draws. Elite / Franchise Player / Cornerstone piece for Chicago's on going rebuild.Feb. 19, 2024Feb. 24, 2024
Connor BedardLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC187 of 8
88
FP
Adapting to the NHL game and playing to his identity early on. Gifted offensively. Playing quicker and faster. Deceptive release. Almost 'hides' the puck / changes the angle of his release / directing pucks on goal from all angles. The play goes through him on the Hawks first PP unit. Averaging 21:12 TOI. Being deployed at ES and PP#1. Has yet to PK at the NHL level. Franchise player. Only dusting the surface of his upside. Elite NHL scorer as he matures. Has struggled, early on, winning face-offs. An area he will need to improve upon, especially with the amount of ice time he logs.Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 18, 2023
Tyler JohnsonLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksRW331 of 1
77
L3
Veteran forward who has the ability to provide better than secondary scoring and be used in a variety of scenarios. Averaging 15:46 TOI to start 23/24. Being deployed in all situations. Offensively he leans shooter more than distributor. Less of a burner in open ice than he was earlier in his career, but still quick to space in small areas. Has the skill to contribute on the PP. Can work the weak side flank or middle bumper.Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 18, 2023
Alex VlasicLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksRD222 of 2
74
P3
Off to a strong start in 23/24. Big body. Rangy. Willing to body up versus opponents. Gets in the shooting lane / blocks shots. Averaging nearly 20:00 TOI. Deployed at ES and primary PK. Puck play is much improved. Showing more patience, vision, and execution when moving pucks from his zone. Leans defensive 'D' overall. A young, match up, defender who plays a generally low risk gameOct. 11, 2023Oct. 18, 2023
Taylor HallLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksRW311 of 1
78
L2
Veteran forward entering the back nine of his career. Arrives in Chicago in a support / leadership role for developing team. Not as quick or fast as he was early in his career, but remains a capable skater at the NHL level and occasionally a threat off the rush. Being deployed at ES and PP. Averaging 15:44 TOI. Has some push back at times and he's willing to front the play and block shots, when required, in the defensive zone. Element has always been offense. Most recent results have been in a secondary role. A 2F for the Hawks. A 3F on a contending team.Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 18, 2023
Cole GuttmanLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC241 of 1
69
RL
Depth forward at the NHL level. Leans minor league recall more than regular 4F. Undersize but competitive. A proven scorer at the college and AHL level. Has provided better than depth goal scoring in a small window of NHL games. Leans shooter more than distributor. Hockey IQ to be used at ES and PK. Enough skill to be thrust onto a PP unit if required. Serviceable depth pro. Averaging less than 10:00 TOI to start 23/24Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 18, 2023
Kevin KorchinskiLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksLD195 of 5
78
P2
First year NHL defender who has junior eligibility remaining. Made the Hawks out of training camp. Earned his spot on the roster. Good size. Long reach. Somewhat unusual stride but it doesn't hold him back from getting from A to B at the NHL level. Mostly area defender. Rotates well into shooting lanes. Early in the season he is averaging 19:33 TOI and being deployed at ES and PP. His elite element is his offensive upside. Sees the ice. Can QB the PP. Leans distributor more than shooter but he's capable of directing plays on goal from distance. On the rise. Just beginning his career.Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 18, 2023
Wyatt KaiserLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksLD212 of 2
77
P3
A young, still developing, competitive defenceman who logs an average of 16:00 TOI. Deployed at ES and PK. At the college level he provided better than secondary scoring. At the NHL level he has settled into more of a 2-way / checking role. Good feet. Quick to space. Generally sound spatial awareness. Not punishing, but he doesn't back down from a battle and has some bump to his game. Capable distributor. Doesn't take a ton of risk. Stays on the right side of the play.Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 18, 2023
Arvid SöderblomLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksG241 of 1
80
2A
It's early but Soderblom has looked strong to start the 23/24 season. Updated size - 6'3 181lbs Leans butterfly/hybrid with some butterfly/athletic Deep stance makes him smaller than his height. In his first two starts he posted .955 save % and 1.51 GAA. His win came on the road vs Toronto Active pads. Crease composure ranges at times. There are instances he needs to move less in the paint and allow the play to materialize before committing. Good feet. Strong lateral push. Young, still developing, goalie on a rebuilding team. He will have some off nights but he has a strong foundation to work with as he matures.Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 18, 2023
Lukas ReichelLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksLW211 of 1
79
L2
Skilled forward who logs the entirety of ice time at ES and PP#1. To start the season he has averaged 14:24 TOI. Play driver. Quick in transition. Leads the PP breakout. Has the kind of speed that backs opponents off their blue lines when he is attacking their zone. Good puck touch. Leans shooter more than distributor but he sees the ice and makes plays in small areas. Defensive detail is average. Not a heavy player in the hard areas. Relies on active stick and arriving ahead of his opponent. Projects to be part of the Hawks core forward group as it matures.Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 18, 2023
Petr MrázekLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksG313 of 3
75
1B
Off to a nice start in 23-24 Appears to be splitting time in the net with Soderblom Veteran goalie who has battled some issues with nagging injuries in the past Butterfly / Athletic style. His crease composure ranges wildly. Competes to make saves. Doesn't give up on a puck. Good size but tends to make himself smaller in the net with his style. Quick laterally. Has the ability to steal a game. Also has nights he wishes he could have a few pucks back. In his first two starts he posted 2.54 GAA and .935 save %Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 18, 2023
Jarred TinordiLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksLD311 of 1
64
ML
Veteran 'D' who borders on 6D / 7D / RCD Worked to earn a spot on the roster out of training camp. Big body. Long. His length is an asset he uses to try to keep opponents to the perimeter. Willing to physically engage but his skating holds him back from being more aggressive with his gaps. When the game gets running hot he has a difficult time defending against high end pace Limited puck skill. Keeps things simple. Averaging 13:36 TOI when he plays. All of his ice time comes at ES and PK.Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 17, 2023
Nick FolignoLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksRW351 of 1
76
L4
Veteran leader brought in to assist with mentoring a young team in Chicago. Elevated role to start the season. Averaging 17:08 TOI. Being used in all situations. At this stage of his career he is an average skater by NHL standards. Not shy. Battles in the trenches. Works to extend plays. Never backs down in the hard areas - along the boards / out front the net etc. A 4F on most teams in the league. Middle six / at times 2F in Chicago.Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 17, 2023
Jason DickinsonLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksLW281 of 1
74
L3
Averaging just shy of 14:00 TOI to start the (23/24) season. Deployed at ES and PK. Very rarely on the PP. Good size. Playing quicker and faster than he has in the past. His offense, compared to previous seasons, improved last year in Chicago. This year he is being used in a mostly bottom six role, with a sprinkling of 2F at times. Competes. Has some bump to his game. Struggling to win key face-offs. Averaging only 39% to start the season. Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 17, 2023
Taylor RaddyshLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksRW251 of 1
74
L3
Averaging 16:39 TOI to start the (23/24) season. Being deployed in all situations. Average skater. Not the kind of player who will push the pace in transition. Leans shooter more than distributor. In (22/23) he scored (15) of his (37) points on the PP. Good size. Not physical, but carries enough strength and weight to leverage himself around the opponents crease and extend plays from the hash marks down in the offensive zone. Defensive detail ranges. IQ is fine but he isn't quick to space and his small area agility is tested against quick / skilled opponents. Scored 20 goals for the first time in his NHL career last season.Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 17, 2023
Ryan DonatoLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC271 of 1
77
L3
Arrives in Chicago after a solid year with Seattle in (22/23) Brings character, compete, and better than depth scoring. His defensive detail and commitment, off the puck, improved exponentially last season. Quick in small areas. Willing to battle out front the net in the offensive zone. A serviceable bottom six forward who leans 4F on a contending team but looks like he will be playing an elevated, middle six, role in Chicago. Averaging over 19:00 TOI to start the (23/24) season. Deployed at ES and PP. Does not PK. Leans energy forward. Not physical.Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 17, 2023
Connor MurphyLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksRD301 of 1
72
P3
Bouncing between second and third pairing to start the 23/24 season Big body. Right shot. Average plus skater. Average plus distributor making outlets from his zone. Deployed mostly at ES and PK. Very rarely used on the PP. Provides some depth offense. Defending detail ranges. He's around the play but his body positioning / ability to contain opponents and direct them away from his net is average. Some bump / push back physically. Also willing to block shots. Works / competes to the best of his ability . A bottom pairing option on most teams in the NHL.Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 17, 2023
Seth JonesLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksRD291 of 1
85
P1
Top pairing 'D' for the Hawks Averaging over 25:00 TOI to start the season. Deployed in all situations. Three zone detail and puck management can range at times but he isn't afforded the luxury of any 'soft' match-ups. Plays against top line opponents on a nightly basis. Competes. Not punishing, but certainly involved. Uses his long reach to take away lanes / time / space. Big body. When he rotates into shooting lanes it's difficult for opponents to direct plays on net around his frame. A 2-way/transitional 'D' who shoots the puck with authority / can beat goalies from distance.Oct. 11, 2023Oct. 17, 2023
Andreas AthanasiouLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC291 of 1
71
L3
Averaged 16:00 TOI in (22/23) Deployed at ES and PP. Does not PK. Twenty goal scorer who leans shooter more than playmaker. Quick in transition. A threat off the rush. Has the ability to find the middle seem or gain the edge off zone entries. Very little bump to his game. A motion player overall. Elevated role in Chicago - 2F - Off the puck detail and defensive commitment ranges Ice time, to start the (23/24) season has been cut to an average of 13:48 - ES and PPOct. 11, 2023Oct. 17, 2023
Connor BedardLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC186 of 8
87
FP
Bedard starts his pro career with exceptional play in pre-season with Chicago Throughout rookie games, and now versus deeper / older rosters, he has not skipped a beat He appears physically stronger than he was at the end of 2023 and has adapted to the speed of the pro game early on. Bedard is a generational talent that has a chance to carry the crown of the next NHL superstar. Franchise player - Super elite offensive talent - thinks the game one step ahead of his opponents - a threat off the rush - deceptive release - games will get harder come October but he appears ready - monitor face-off success and back check support - the puck will go through him on the PPSep. 30, 2023Oct. 3, 2023
Roman KantserovLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksRW181 of 1
C+
RL
Had a fantastic year at the MHL level, averaging over a PPG. Deployed primarily at ES and PP#1 Plays his off-wing. Opens up to see the entire width of the ice making plays off the flank and in transition. Very quick stick. Excellent puck touch. On the rise as a prospect who could project to contribute offense. Needs to play an elevated role in the lineup. Undeniable skill. Sound skater.Mar. 15, 2023Jun. 28, 2023
Martin MisiakLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC181 of 1
C+
RL
Good size forward who has the skill set to be a threat on the power-play and produce better than secondary scoring at even strength Moves well. Can separate in open ice. Thrives when he gets time and space, especially off the half wall / weak side flank. Cocky/Confident Defensive detail has significant room to improve. More three zone buy in required in the long run.May 13, 2023Jun. 28, 2023
Adam GajanLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksG181 of 1
B+
BU
Burst onto the scene with his performance at the WJC in Halifax when he provided outstanding goaltending for Team Slovakia - going to a good college program - Good size - he has a deep stance that makes him appear smaller in the net than he actually is Lateral push is excellent - quick moving side to side A butterfly / athletic goalie who battles to make saves but could plays with more composure There are times his tracking gets too hectic and his crease positioning suffers - opening up space around his posts and above his gloves - stats at USHL and NAHL are solidApr. 28, 2023Jun. 14, 2023
Alex PharandLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC181 of 2
D+
L4
Big body forward Skating has room for improvement but - year over year - he has made adjustments On a straight line - once up to speed - he is capable Average puck skill Leans power forward Ability to disrupt the play physically - competesJan. 25, 2023Jun. 13, 2023
Connor BedardLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC175 of 8
A-
FP
Nothing left to prove. Consensus first overall. Generational talent. 7GP in WHL playoffs - 10G-10A Doesn't have lighting fast speed but he's incredibly elusive due to his puck skill and ability to beat opponents under their hands and through their feet with the puck on his stick. Incredible release Could literally change the trajectory of an NHL franchise.Apr. 8, 2023May 3, 2023
Alex PharandLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC182 of 2
C+
RL
Big body forward who's an average skater with average puck skill Competes Leans on opponents Involved Doesn't have an elite element in one category Team guy Depth potential as NHL prospectApr. 30, 2023-
Oliver MooreLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC182 of 2
A-
L2
Brings a combination of energy and skill Plays quick and fast Used in all situations at the U18 Worlds - Second unit PP - averaged 16 minutes TOI - scored 4G-5A in 7GP with only one goal coming on the PP The kind of player who projects as a top six point producer - but can also slide into a middle six role if required - and provide match-up / penalty kill minutes Versatile - competitive - wants to be a difference maker every gameApr. 30, 2023-
Nick LardisLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksRW172 of 2
B+
L2
In the second half of the OHL season his game went to another level offensively. Elite skater. Goal scorer. Hard to defend off the rush. Cycles pucks low/high effectively - opening up shooting lanes. Leans shooter more than distributor. Defensive detail is average. Has enough game to be used in a variety of roles but leans even strength / power-play / top six offensive forward on projection. 25 goals in 33 games for Hamilton after being acquired in trade from Peterborough.Apr. 30, 2023-
Kevin KorchinskiLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksLD184 of 5
B+
P2
A big part of his team's success at the WHL level (Seattle) Used in all situations. Reliable. Trustworthy. High end hockey IQ. Leans distributor more than shooter on the PP - but has a better than average shot from distance that he could actually utilize more often. Can be deceptive on offensive blue line. Skating isn't pretty to watch at times - but he arrives on time in all three zone. An areas of con concern is his first three strides - out of the blocks - skating backwards - he has room to improve his balance and quickness in the category. NHL middle pairing 'D' at worst - All situations.Feb. 17, 2023Apr. 3, 2023
Nick LardisLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksRW171 of 2
B+
M6
Fantastic skater - one of the top skaters in the draft class - quick out of the gate with an extra gear in transition and unbelievable edges His speed generates offense off the rush At this time he leans goal scorer more than distributor Competes - new breed kind of NHL forward - Room for strength - has some 'young' Jason Zucker to his gameJan. 25, 2023Feb. 7, 2023
Connor BedardLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC174 of 8
A-
FP
Has solidified his hold on the number one ranking for the 2023 NHL draft Elite talent. Mature beyond his years. Lethal release. Deceptive. Incredible accuracy. Sees the ice like nobody else in his draft class Has the IQ to be used on PK if required but not likely a role he will be deployed in as a pro Picks opponents apart on the PP from the perimeter and top of zone. Franchise PlayerJan. 5, 2023-
Connor BedardLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC173 of 8
B+
FP
Elite talent with potential to be a franchise player at the NHL level A threat off the rush. Creative 1vs1. Small area escapes / ability to take pucks to the net is on another level compared to his peers Fantastic release. Deceptive. Accurate Competes and wants to be a difference maker Average on the defensive side of the ledger. Offense wins out. Hockey IQ to be used in all situations if required.Nov. 29, 2022Dec. 19, 2022
Kevin KorchinskiLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksLD183 of 5
B+
P2
Good size defender who leans 2-way / Transitional / PP QB at the NHL level Distributes very well and has some deception on the offensive blue line. Underrated shot. He could direct more pucks on goal. More of a bumper than a punishing hitter. Uses his long reach / range to close on opponents. Solid skater. A bit of an unusual stride. Projects to be a top 4 NHL 'D' at even strength ... but ... one that can be used on the first PP unit as well.Nov. 19, 2022Nov. 20, 2022
Oliver MooreLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC171 of 2
B+
M6
A versatile prospect who can play both the wing and the middle Off the rush he has a gear / deception through the neutral zone He can drive wide and pull up to distribute or take the puck around the offensive zone waiting for plays to develop. On the power play he is more of a distributor than shooter Reliable detail. He is the kind of player who can be used in all situations.Oct. 28, 2022Nov. 7, 2022
Connor BedardLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC172 of 8
B+
FP
A gifted player offensively. Elite potential to produce at the NHL level. A threat off the rush He can beat opponents 1vs1 or slip through more than one defender on his way to the net. Deceptive release. Shoots the puck accurately. Has a plan. Competitive. Wants to have an impact every time his number is called. Could simplify at times. Defensive awareness has room for improvement.Aug. 19, 2022Aug. 21, 2022
Colin BlackwellLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC281 of 1
66
L4
Depth energy provider who plays a 200ft game Competes. Has the ability to create turnovers. Up ice pressure without the puck as F1 disrupts opponents breaking pucks out from their zone Chips in with some secondary scoring. Useful player who can slide into 3rd line when required. Avg. TOI hovered around 13:00 in 21/22Feb. 21, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
Petr MrázekLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksG301 of 3
63
1B
Butterfly Athletic, Quick Gloves He has always been active in his net. His crease composure has never been a strength. Has struggled with injuries. Low end of average playing the puck. Battles to make second saves but, again, he does get outside his posts at times and relies heavily on acrobatic style of stops GAA and Save % trending well below league averageFeb. 21, 2022Jul. 12, 2022
Sam RinzelLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksRD171 of 1
C+
P2
A big body right shot 'D' who projects to be a 2-way defender. He can be used in all situations. An area defender more than a physically punishing one. He uses his long reach to take away space and keep opponents to the perimeter. Loads of room for more strength and weight. A reliable player on both sides of the puck. Sound hockey IQ. A good passer. He's patient and will wait for opponents to press him before making a decision. At times he displays offensive upside. There's a chance he may provide secondary scoring as a pro.Mar. 25, 2022Jul. 3, 2022
Paul LudwinskiLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksLW171 of 1
C+
M6
An enthusiastic forward who plays with a ton of compete and desire. He is the kind of player who will sacrifice his body to block shots, battle along the boards in the defensive zone, and keep pucks out of scoring areas in the defensive zone. Ludwinski can be a threat off the rush. He's quick in transition. His impact in playoffs speak to his ability to elevate his game. An infectious player who isn't the most gifted with the puck on his stick. His results come from hard work. Projects to be a secondary scorer and energy provider as a pro.Feb. 2, 2022Jul. 3, 2022
Ryan GreeneLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC181 of 1
C+
L4
A competitive player who scores most of his goals on the (PP) Quick, fast, agile. He has a gear in open ice and can create off the rush. Zone entries, with speed, off the (PP) breakout Some bump to his game. His engagement in traffic ranges as does his detail off the puck and in the defensive zone. There are some positive attributes. Ryan needs to round out his game and consistency.Mar. 27, 2022Jul. 2, 2022
Frank NazarLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC181 of 2
B+
T6
A competitive player who plays the game quick and fast. Frank never quits on a play. He's relentless / brings second effort. On the (PK) he rotates, is quick to space, gets in shooting lanes and blocks shots. Without the puck he has the speed to create turnovers up ice as (F1). He's capable of being deployed as a bumper on the PP. He could slow his game down at times to allow for more options to unfold but his energy in undeniable. The kind of player who should, in time, give team an option in variety of roles. Not just offense.Mar. 27, 2022Jul. 2, 2022
Kevin KorchinskiLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksLD172 of 5
B+
P2
A big body left shooting defenceman who makes plays with the puck at even strength and the PP. He distributes very well and has some deception on the offensive blue line. When he sees an opportunity to get pucks to the net he shoots it hard and accurately from range. There is some bump to his game defensively but he cannot be described as physically punishing. He uses his long reach to take away space. Korchinski is a solid skater. His stride isn't perfect but it doesn't hold him back. Projects to be a top 4 NHL 'D' 7May 8, 2022Jul. 1, 2022
Joey AndersonLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksRW231 of 1
57
L4
Has proven he can produce offense at the AHL and brings sound compete and off the puck awareness. When he finds a puck around the net he has a quick release. Shows willingness to go to the hard areas and create a distraction. Along the boards he works to extend plays. Out of the gate he has decent quickness but lacks separation in open ice. He doesn't get much glide out of his stride and has to work harder than some players to get from A to B. He has the potential to compete for a full time NHL job in 2022/2023Dec. 5, 2021May 24, 2022
Connor BedardLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC161 of 8
B+
FP
An elite talent Fantastic vision and playmaking ability Can thread a puck through traffic His feel for the game in the offensive zone is a skill that cannot be taught He will only continue to get stronger and more elusive at the WHL level The favorite to go #1 in 2023Apr. 23, 2022May 2, 2022
Kevin KorchinskiLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksLD171 of 5
C+
P2
A solid 2-way 'D' who leans 'Transitional D' at times. Smarts and ability to be used in all situations. His skating stride is a bit unusual but it doesn't hold him back. He gets places plenty quick enough and he' agile on his edges. Sneaky with the puck. He makes plays. Distributes. Sees the ice. Shows good puck touch. Competes defensively. Involved. Long reach is an asset.Feb. 2, 2022Mar. 25, 2022
Petr MrázekLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksG302 of 3
55
BU
It's becoming more and more of an adventure. Butterfly / Athletic goalie. Active. His crease composure has never been an area of strength. Trending down. Allowing, at least, one poor goal per game. Simply put he has struggled to contribute. To date he has not done his job. Fighting the puck from range. Rebound control is below average. Catching pucks clean has been an issue as well. Unfortunately not a lot of positives to report. GAA and Save % well above league average.Mar. 13, 2022Mar. 14, 2022
Rem PitlickLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC241 of 1
49
L4
Has seized a bit of an opportunity and produced offense in the process Good skater. As a prospect his element that got scouts attention was his goal scoring and overall offensive upside. He has found a way to produce at the NHL level this season and over a full season would project to score over 20 goals at his current pace Not tall. Stocky. Definitely leans offense. Needs to be used in scoring role to have an impact on the game. Not a player who will penalty kill or be used in defensive match ups.Feb. 21, 2022Feb. 22, 2022
Connor KelleyLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksRD191 of 1
D+
P3
Decent size defender who moves well. Leans 2-way 'D'. Being used at even strength and the second power play unit. Occasionally on the penalty kill. Evolving physically His gap control is improving as is his read/react game on the defensive side Rarely rushes the puck Keeps his outlets simple Not a ton of flash to his game. Reliable prospect playing within himself. Trending Up.Dec. 11, 2021Jan. 17, 2022
Wyatt KaiserLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksLD191 of 2
C+
P3
Excellent skater who is agile A 2-way transitional prospect who has the ability to lead the rush or distribute and join as an extra layer Being used in all situations at the college level. Displays reliable IQ Heavy match-ups. He plays against the top opponents every night. When under pressure he displays the skill set and vision to make small area plays and escape pressure.Dec. 11, 2021Jan. 17, 2022
Dominic BasseLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksG201 of 1
D+
ML
Big body goalie who plays a Butterfly / Hybrid style When deep in his net he is still capable of making saves when he squares up and sits tall in his butterfly Pucks find him in traffic Rebound control has room to improve His lateral movement will need to get quicker ... especially when trying to make second stops Crease composure, overall, is a work in progress. Low end of average playing the puck Will need all four years at the college level to improve on his areas of concernDec. 10, 2021Jan. 6, 2022
Landon SlaggertLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksC191 of 2
C+
M6
A responsible 2-way forward who has potential to provide secondary offense. Low risk. Positionally sound. Leans on opponents to extend plays or create turnovers. Can be trusted off d-zone starts. Used RS and PK. Occasionally on the PP Competes. Nothing elite about his skill set. Nothing alarmingly poor either. Trustworthy.Dec. 3, 2021Jan. 2, 2022
Ryder RolstonLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksRW201 of 1
B+
M6
Leans 2-way forward who could contribute secondary offense at the pro level Good size. Energetic. Consistent compete. Brings combo of physical and energy. Quick, Fast and Agile. He doesn't cut corners. Plays a 200ft game. Solid prospect. At worst he projects to be a third line forward. Time will tell if his skill set translates to more.Dec. 3, 2021Jan. 2, 2022
Alex VlasicLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksLD201 of 2
C+
P2
Big body defender who moves well for his stature Tight area game / quickness / Edge work to the right / can improve Open ice skating is fantastic / separates and can lead the rush At times he relies on his long reach instead of jumping to space and using his body to defend Being used in all situations at Boston University Part of the teams leadership group ('A) Capable of getting pucks to the net from long range with authority Overall attention to detail and execution needs to improve as he tracks towards pro gameOct. 23, 2021Jan. 1, 2022
Drew CommessoLogo of the Chicago BlackhawksG191 of 1
C+
#3
Good size prospect who plays a butterfly style When he is on his rebound control is reliable Absorbs and catches pucks clean from range Outlets pucks well Low net coverage needs to improve as he develops Moving side to side and finding his posts can be a bit of an adventure at times Second stop positioning can be more square but he does battle to make savesOct. 23, 2021Jan. 1, 2022