The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the big winners of the NHL offseason, moving up to draft 18-year-old sensation Connor Bedard with the first-overall draft pick. With a collection of other young players at his side and the veteran addition of former MVP Taylor Hall, the Blackhawks are looking to move past the Jonathan Toews / Patrick Kane era and into the future. What is the biggest storyline surrounding the Blackhawks ahead of the season? What was their biggest offseason move? Who is their most important player? Who is a player on the verge of a breakout? And what’s at stake if this isn’t a successful season the rebuilding Blackhawks? All that and more on our Locked On NHL Season Preview.
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