NHL points leaders among defenseman since January 8th:
1. Quinn Hughes 15P in 12GP
2. Cale Makar 14P in 16GP
3. Evan Bouchard 14P in 15GP
4. Seth Jones 13P in 13GP
Jones ranks 2nd in points per game across that span with a 1.00 PPG. One of the best defensemen in 2025 so far.
Question:
The Blackhawks are expected to have a top 4 pick in the 2025 NHL draft and the most cap space in the league.
In a hypothetical “ideal” offseason, would you rather the Blackhawks sign Mikko Rantanen & draft James Hagens, or sign Mitch Marner & draft Porter Martone?
For more context to this, it’s very likely the Blackhawks are looking to make multiple splashes to take the next step.
The options for size: Rantanen and Martone
The options for skill: Marner and Hagens/Misa
The B-hawks are in a position to make a major move in each category.
FIRST CAREER NHL GOAL FOR COLTON DACH!!!
Dach continues an impressive rookie showing with 4 points (1G 3A) in his first 10 NHL games averaging 11:39 TOI.
For context, here are some league-wide save percentages this season:
- Arvid Soderblom (.910)
- Jake Oettinger (.908)
- Juuse Saros (.906)
- Igor Shesterkin (.906)
Soderblom is having a breakout season at 25 years old. Goalie of the future?
After scoring 2 goals last night, Frank Nazar continued his breakout season in the AHL thus far through 12 games played:
7 goals
8 assists
15 points
1.25 PPG
Call up soon?
Tyler Bertuzzi scores his 1st goal as a Blackhawk!!!
With assists on the play, Teravainen and Bedard each continue to average over a PPG pace this season.
In his 800th career NHL game tonight, Seth Jones scores his 1st goal of the season.
With the assists on the play, Bedard and Teravainen lead the hawks in scoring this season.
Bedard 4 points (1G 3A), Teuvo 3 points (1G 2A) so far this season.