The Hawks have just five games left in the season against the Blues, Predators, Hurricanes, Golden Knights and Kings and their front office's focus has begun shifting toward prospects playing high-stakes games in the AHL and elsewhere.
Slaggert has tried to emulate Lee's net-front abilities and leadership since he was 8 years old, watching Lee's Notre Dame freshman season. They will face each other for the first time in the NHL on Tuesday.