For young players like Connor Bedard who form the Hawks’ next generation and who need to quickly accumulate as much NHL experience as possible there’s actually a lot of anticipation for the preseason, which starts Thursday against the Blues.
The Blackhawks broke their practice into three groups on Wednesday, the day before the team's first preseason game. Other NHL teams have already started
As the Hawks embrace the arduous journey back to contention, their veterans will be important in restoring the winning habits needed to return to relevance.