We have now reached problem territory with the Chicago Blackhawks, with many fans reaching for the panic button after a 6-2 shellacking at the hands of the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars last night on the United Center ice. Usually I wouldn’t share that sentiment, but it’s clear we have something different and troubling on our hands.
The Blackhawks have been known for their March swoons under Joel Quenneville, and this season has been no different. But what has been different is the Blackhawks don’t just look disinterested in the month before the playoffs start … they look downright bad.