A Season In Review: What The Blackhawks Got Wrong This Season

The theme of many of the Chicago Blackhawks’ exit interviews at the end of the season last week was that this was the last campaign in which they can miss the playoffs, meaning the goal for the 2026-27 season has already been set. Most fans won’t call this season a failure, with the Blackhawks picking up 11 points on last year’s total and several young skaters showing promise. But while I, along with many others, am optimistic about the future, it’s fair to say Chicago didn’t completely hit the mark.