Burakovsky is starting to form excellent chemistry with star center Connor Bedard, which is great news for the Blackhawks. If Burakovsky continues to produce offense like this as the season rolls on, the decision to bring him in will only continue to look better for Chicago.

Frank Nazar’s development track will undoubtedly be used as an example for future Blackhawks prospects. They’ll be told to spend some time in the AHL and learn pro hockey. If they produce, they’ll get a chance to do the same with the Blackhawks.

Jonathan Toews will return to Chicago for the first time since leaving the Blackhawks, and Connor Bedard will have a front-row seat.

Mason West had many options for where he'd go to school – and which sport he'd play when he got there – but the future Blackhawk now sees his path more clearly.

Seattle Kraken's Oliver Bjorkstrand, right, shoots the puck against Chicago's Kevin Korchinski, center, during a game in Chicago on Dec. 19, 2024. SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken host the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, Nov. 3, in Seattle. The puck drops at 7 p.m. at Climate Pledge Arena.

Sirianni went as Nick Folgino, who has been called a Sirianni doppelganger, after the Blackhawks captain dressed up as the Eagles coach on game day.

Chicago got a good point against a good team. But learning to escape a game like this with two points is all part of the process.

According to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, the Blackhawks approached Bedard’s camp, led by agent Greg Landry, before the season, but talks didn't advance much.