On Friday, The Hockey News ranked the Chicago Blackhawks as the 30th-best NHL team, just above the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks. Following a last-place finish in 2025-26, the Blackhawks face another challenging season in the competitive Central Division, especially with Connor Bedard sidelined due to surgery. While there is potential for improvement, young players like Anton Frondell and Frank Nazar must step up for any chance of competitiveness. A repeat of a top-five draft pick could be on the horizon if they struggle again.
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