Summary
In this conversation, Scott Powers discusses the current state and future outlook of the Chicago Blackhawks, focusing on their offseason strategies, potential trades, and the development of young players. He emphasizes the importance of patience in the rebuilding process and the significance of the upcoming draft. Powers also shares personal insights about his career journey and his passion for covering hockey.
Where to find Scott Powers
https://x.com/ByScottPowers
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/search/?query=Scott%20Powers
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Blackhawks Offseason Outlook
02:53 Analyzing the Third Overall Pick and Trade Possibilities
06:01 Evaluating Connor Murphy’s Trade Potential
08:40 Assessing Young Defensemen for the Upcoming Season
11:55 The Future of the Blackhawks: Rebuilding and Young Talent
14:49 Mitch Marner: Fit and Financial Considerations
17:39 Drafting Strategies: Who Will the Blackhawks Choose?
20:51 Prospects and Their Potential Impact
23:54 Personal Insights: The Journey of a Hockey Writer
9 Comments
Scotty
AWESOME
Any new news on Shalunov? Been waiting forever for him, please tell him to come over 🙂
This was a refreshing video!! Can’t wait for more!
The Blackhawks future entirely rests on the lottery results in the next 2-3 years. The rebuild will be a 6 -7 year program. Oh, and the team averages 19,150 fans per night, so no pressure to improve.
What a sad off-season Blackhawks fans will witness.. KD keeps rolling out this AHL roster every year. Why would Bedard sign an extension with so much losing for 3+ more years
This was an awesome interview!
there are no shortcuts through a rebuild. slow is smooth, smooth is fast. if you really want to help bedard level up, why not draft hagens (cooley 2.0)? especially after just trying to sign guentzel last offseason. fwiw, at age 18 hagens is already bigger than guentzel, and is more than 10lbs heavier than desnoyers.
I disagree with Mr. Powers about the Hawks not add 1, if not 2 veteran D-men. I can't see going into the season with 1 defenseman over 23 years old.