Fansided · Dec 10, 2025
Blackhawks recent nightmare stretch has been a harsh (but needed) reality check
The Chicago Blackhawks look like they have reverted to those migraine-inducing teams they forced fans to endure earlier in the decade.
The Chicago Blackhawks are in a slump, but that doesn't mean it has to be the end of the world. | Debora Robinson/GettyImagesThe Chicago Blackhawks played better than expected to start the season, especially given how deep into a rebuild the franchise is. They compiled a 10-5-4 record, put up 64 goals, and allowed just 49. Their special teams looked good, and after a few forgettable seasons, it looked like the Hawks were ready to turn the corner.
Then came a rather harsh reality check.