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Blackhawks entering season with reasons for pessimism, optimism

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Mario Tirabassi
October 5, 2024
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Oct 19, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (71) talks with center Connor Bedard (98) in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The final horn has sounded in Milwaukee and the preseason is over, we can move on to what we're all truly here for — the 2024-25 NHL regular season for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Not that a 1-4-1 preseason record is any cause for celebration, or for major concerns (🫡 ), but it didn't necessarily instill a ton of confidence around the fanbase in the season ahead and the direction the Blackhawks are heading. While I have my questions and concerns as we move closer to the October 8 season-opener in Salt Lake City against the Utah something or others, there are still good things that can come out of this season amongst the unknowns.
Let's start with the positives:
Year two of Connor Bedard
After wi...

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