After a tough California road trip, the Chicago Blackhawks made notable roster moves by sending Sam Rinzel and Landon Slaggert to Rockford, raising questions about how the lineup will shift moving forward. Mario Tirabassi and Jay Zawaski break down what these assignments mean for Chicago’s structure and why the team is moving back toward a traditional 12–6 setup. The guys also react to what Jeff Blashill, Connor Bedard, and Andre Burakovsky had to say at today’s practice as the Hawks look to reset.
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CHGO Blackhawks Podcast: How Does Sending Sam Rinzel & Landon Slaggert to Rockford ALTER Chicago’s Lineup?
December 9, 2025
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