Observations from Blackhawks' season-opening 5-2 loss to Blues

The bit more comforting news that emerged 5-2 loss Blackhawks' for the Blues was also the most obvious - it was just a game.

Little has gone right for the Hawks in a game captain Jonathan Toews Jersey said: "Our energy, our speed and work ethic was not there."

The biggest question mark for the Hawks has been added as a new and young players performed.

Forwards a mixture

There were four rookies on offense playing on two basic lines for the Hawks. There was Tyler Motte-Marcus Kruger-Ryan Hartman on one line and Vincent Hinostroza-Nick Schmaltz-Jordin Tootoo to another.

Young forwards could be key for Chicago Blackhawks

There are a lot of nice pieces, starting with NHL MVP Patrick Kane, star center Jonathan Toews and Calder Trophy winner Artemi Panarin.

How they fit together is the big question for coach Joel Quenneville Chicago.

The Blackhawks changed Teuvo Andrew Shaw and Andrew Ladd Teräväinen and lost in free agency during the summer, leaving three large holes. Dale Weise and Tomas Fleischmann also left in free agency, and Marian Hossa, long one of the most consistent strikers in Chicago, comes from a bad year.

The result is an unstable situation of the Blackhawks Jersey' Quenneville four lines that might need some time to resolve.

Blackhawks' Niklas Hjalmarsson suspended for high hit, will miss season opener

When the Chicago Blackhawks open their season against the St. Louis Blues on October 12, they will be missing one of their best defenders.
On Monday, the Department of the NHL Player Safety announced that Niklas Hjalmarsson was suspended for the rest of the preseason and regular season game for its "high, illegal move" Blues before Ty Rattie in the game pre- Saturday night season between the rivals of the central section. Chicago has only two contests remaining pre-season, so it comes down to a three-game ban for once.
The ministry Hjalmarsson was guilty of charging after launching its success on Rattie. Blackhawks defenseman received a match penalty for an illegal check to the head, which came with just over a minute remaining in regulation in Saturday's game.
Rattie was shaken, but not injured. In addition, Hjalmarsson has been suspended once before in his career. These two facts were among the considerations the length of the suspension.

Stan Bowman on Artemi Panarin deal: 'It will get done when it gets done'

Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman will not reveal his hand when it comes to negotiations on a contract extension for reigning Calder Trophy Artemi Panarin Jersey.

Panarin's agent, Tom Lynn, said last week that the parties were in discussions about a new deal for the winger, who will be a restricted free agent after this season. On Tuesday at the United Center, Bowman took a pass on commenting talks with Panarin camp.

"I do not think this is a productive thing to negotiate through the media," said Bowman. "Obviously, Artemi is a big part of our team. We are very happy for the season he had. We look forward to build on this.

"And then the negotiations will be what they are between his agent and myself. I respect Tom. He is a very knowledgeable guy and I know Artemi put a lot of faith in him. Tom and I will work to get something . "

Training Camp Festival features the Blackhawks’ young players at work

CHICAGO - The show loyalty among hockey fans could be seen on Saturday afternoon.

There are no Patrick Kane Jersey and Jonathan Toews or even Corey Crawford. Hossa and "The Breadman" are not there either. Hockey World Cup the players on the first days of Blackhawks training camp.

Once out crowd packed the United Center to see a majority, though not all of the team on Saturday afternoon for the annual Training Camp Festival. The event not only included a number of family activities outside but inside was an intra-squad scrimmage complete.

"I do not know what time they have been here, but I know it's early," said forward Ryan Hartman of the crowd on Saturday. "I'm amazed every time the result and how dedicated there are fans here. "

What they saw on Saturday could prove to be one of the themes of the season: youth.

Blackhawks camp notes: Duncan Keith sees progress in knee, doesn’t have timetable

Duncan Keith tried to use a long offseason to rest his right knee, but it's not exactly as planned when he first stepped on the ice.

Keith said Friday that his right knee that had surgery last season, did not feel well when he skated for the first time about a month ago. That is why we decided to skip the World Cup. But Keith has witnessed improvement in his knee last month.

"It's kind of been basically happening for a while now," he said Keith edition of his knee after the first day Blackhawks training camp. "I tried to use some time in the summer it is to relax and do some different things. Once I started skating, it's not very well respond. So I had to do a few different things to try and get it ready. It was disappointing. I was not ready to go the world Cup ...

Scott Darling talks about his new mask and the upcoming Blackhawks’ season

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