Chicago Blackhawks fans could be in for another tough season. Judging from the team’s quiet offseason, the team could be in a race to the bottom of the league in 2025-26.
In an August 14 mailbag, The Athletic’s James Mirtle tackled the matter of where the Blackhawks could finish this season. Mirtle’s assessment isn’t overly optimistic, but it sheds light on the club’s philosophy.
Specifically, Mirtle pointed out how the Blackhawks’ quiet offseason was the right move. The Blackhawks are in the midst of a full-on rebuild. As such, the club can’t afford to take a huge swing at a big-name free agent despite having a ton of cap space.