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SCH NHL Season Preview

Key additions, losses and storylines to follow for opponents in the Atlantic, Metropolitan, Pacific and Central Divisions.

Blackhawks 2022-23 season preview: Top-six Forwards

Our final season preview piece focuses on the forwards at the top of Chicago’s lineup.

Blackhawks 2022-23 season preview: Bottom-six Forwards

Exploring the depth players rounding out the Blackhawks’ roster.

Blackhawks 2022-23 season preview: Defensemen

The Chicago defense will be a mix of new and old faces.

Blackhawks 2022-23 season preview: Goaltending

A pair of new goalies will be in the Chicago crease this season.

Scouting the Blackhawks biggest threats for landing the No. 1 overall pick in 2023

Want to talk about bad hockey teams? Here are some bad hockey teams.

Second City Hockey’s 2022-23 season preview: Central Division

We finish our league-wide look with the Blackhawks’ own division.

Second City Hockey’s 2022-23 season preview: Pacific Division

We take a look at the Pacific Division ahead of the 2022-23 season.

Second City Hockey’s 2022-23 season preview: Atlantic Division

We take a look at the Atlantic Division ahead of the 2022-23 season.

Second City Hockey’s 2022-23 season preview: Metropolitan Division

We take a look at the Metropolitan Division ahead of the 2022-23 season.

Chicago Blackhawks 2021-22 Season Preview: Storylines, who to watch

After a pandemic-shortened season that was one to forget, hopes feel a bit higher on 1901 W. Madison this time around.

Second City Hockey’s 2021-22 NHL season predictions

Will the Blackhawks make the playoffs? Who’s taking home the Cup? We’ll tell you and you can tell us if we’re wrong.

Second City Hockey’s 2021-22 season preview: Colorado Avalanche

One of the best teams in the league, the Avalanche are early favorites to win the Central Division.

Second City Hockey’s 2021-22 season preview: St. Louis Blues

The Blues should be playoff-bound with an offseason that has so far addressed multiple needs

Second City Hockey’s 2021-22 season preview: Winnipeg Jets

The Jets revamped defensive group should help them be competitive in the reunited Central Division.

Second City Hockey’s 2021-22 season preview: Arizona Coyotes

The new-look Coyotes are joining the Central Division in ‘21-22.

Second City Hockey’s 2021-22 season preview: Nashville Predators

Can the Predators expect to reach the playoffs in back-to-back seasons?

Second City Hockey’s 2021-22 season preview: Dallas Stars

Can the Stars find a way to bounce back into the playoffs and avoid being a one-year wonder?

Second City Hockey’s 2021-22 season preview: Pacific Division

Vegas seems a shoo-in for the Pacific Division title. Can a team upset them?

Second City Hockey’s 2021-22 season preview: Metropolitan Division

Are the Capitals still kings of the Metro or will someone else vie for the crown?

Second City Hockey’s 2021-22 season preview: Atlantic Division

Can Boston keep hanging on despite its aging core? Will Toronto get over the hump? Can anyone beat Tampa?

A midseason update on our preseason predictions

Chicago is on a break, so here’s where we stand with Second City Hockey’s preseason predictions.

Second City Hockey’s 2019-20 season preview: Blackhawks goaltenders

This could be Chicago’s strongest position, with a healthy Crawford joined by a Vezina finalist in Lehner.

SCH Podcast: Blackhawks 2019-20 season preview

Chicagooooo! It’s hockey season! Get ready for Friday’s opener with the latest episode of the Second City Hockey podcast!

Second City Hockey’s 2019-20 IceHogs preview: Goaltenders

Collin Delia and Kevin Lankinen will provide a strong tandem for Rockford.

Blackhawks milestones to watch during 2019-20 season

Patrick Kane needs 62 points to reach 1,000 for his career.

Second City Hockey’s 2019-20 IceHogs preview: Defensemen

Top blue line prospects Adam Boqvist and Nicolas Beaudin will make their professional debut.

Second City Hockey’s 2019-20 season preview: St. Louis Blues

Last season’s — heavy sigh — Stanley Cup champions are looking for a similar result this season

Second City Hockey’s 2019-20 season preview: Blackhawks defensemen

Will some new faces lead to improved results on Chicago’s blue line?

Second City Hockey’s 2019-20 IceHogs season preview: Forwards

The who’s who of the next generation of forwards

Second City Hockey’s 2019-20 season preview: Blackhawks forwards

Newcomers Kubalik, Carpenter and Smith join a bottom six searching for an identity.

Second City Hockey’s 2019-20 season preview: Winnipeg Jets

Much of the Jets’ season swings upon what Dustin Byfuglien decides about his future.

Second City Hockey’s 2019-20 season preview: Nashville Predators

Nashville traded P.K. Subban and signed Matt Duchene. What does that mean for the team?