Hockey Insider Confirms The Chicago Blackhawks’ Shift In Plans

Some people felt this was the year for the Chicago Blackhawks to become aggressive. They’ve built one of the deepest farm systems in the NHL, headlined by Connor Bedard, Artyom Levshunov, and now Anton Frondell. Shouldn’t this be when they start pursuing top free agents and trade options to infuse this roster with the necessary veteran guidance to create a contender? It appears they don’t think so. The Blackhawks were silent in free agency this year. Their only move of note was bringing back Sam...