Throughout much of this summer, I’ve struck a cautious tone in many lists as we consider players we’re concerned about or who are on thin ice. It’s great to keep an eye on certain skaters to decide whether they should stay on the NHL roster, but it’s also sometimes important to take a more optimistic approach. After all, this Blackhawks team should be quite a bit better than the squads of the last few years, with some fans even whispering about playoff contention. It’s easy to get excited about...