This is the third and final installment in our three-part preseason prediction series. We’ve covered the NHL standings and NHL Awards, so now we’ll look at the Blackhawks, IceHogs and the organization’s prospects.
Here are the picks from the SCH staff. Share your picks in the comments.
Team MVP
Ian: Kane
Matt: Kane
Brandon: Alex Nylander
Ian: Nylander
Best offseason addition
Brandon: Marc Crawford (assistant coach)
Dave: Calvin de Haan
Ian: De Haan
IceHogs MVP
Dave: Delia
Shepard: Boqvist
IceHogs most improved
Matt: Gilbert
Shepard: Lankinen
Best non-AHL North American prospect
All five writers unanimously selected Kirby Dach with the expectation he’ll be assigned to the Saskatoon Blades in the WHL.