The NHL put its 2019-20 season on pause March 12 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but remains hopeful to award the Stanley Cup at some point. Although it's unclear if or when it could return, NBC Sports Chicago will recap the season of each Blackhawks player to date in our "season in review" series.
Alex Nylander was acquired by the Blackhawks in the offseason for defenseman prospect Henri Jokiharju, who had quickly earned Joel Quenneville's trust during the 2018-19 season and spent much of his playing time on the first pairing with two-time Norris Trophy winner Duncan Keith.