Chicago Blackhawks: Opening Night Defensive Pairs

Another day has passed this summer, and that means we are one day closer to NHL hockey once again. With most players enjoying their final weeks at home before heading out to their respective cities to prepare for training camp, there’s no denying it: excitement is building.

It’s caught us here too, at Blackhawk Up. The Blackhawks’ championship off-season full of moves has us dreaming up all the possibilities, and on Monday, we presented our predictions for the Blackhawks’ forward lines when they raise their banner against the New York Rangers on October 7th.

Today, it’s the blue-line that’s captured our focus. The Blackhawks made just as many changes on the back-end this off-season, and with…