Chicago Blackhawks’ Retooling Now Points to Defense

The Chicago Blackhawks’ additions of Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini may have caused a ripple in the force Tuesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. The two young high-ceiling talents added offensive depth in this retooling, but the real issue remains with the defense.

After a strong third period against the Florida Panthers, the Chicago Blackhawks were looking to build on that effort. But the insertion of Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini into the line up against the Vegas Golden Knights may have disrupted that budding momentum. The team will have to adjust to new lines once again.

What is more possible, though, is that the festering problems within the team defense was exposed once…