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ANALYSIS: Opportunity knocks for young Blackhawks Nolan Allan, Lukas Reichel

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Jay Zawaski
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Nov 26, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Lukas Reichel (27) warms up before a hockey game against the St. Louis Blues at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Your break can come when you least expect it, and Thursday night, a pair of young Chicago Blackhawks will get their opportunity to grab roster spots for themselves. Defenseman Nolan Allan draws back in due to a groin injury and IR stint for Alec Martinez, while forward Lukas Reichel will get his first chance this season to add some much-needed offense to a roster lacking in scoring depth.
Allan plays the game like a veteran
Allan, who was selected 32nd overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, made his NHL debut in the Blackhawks' season opener in Utah. He only skated 10:06 that night, but aside from one stumble, looked the part of an NHL defenseman.
"I thought he played strong," head coach Lu...

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