Chicago Blackhawks: Three additions to help beat Edmonton

The Chicago Blackhawks might look a little different in the Edmonton “play-in” series.

The Chicago Blackhawks might consider themselves lucky to have a chance at playing again when hockey comes back. There were seven teams out of 31 that weren’t as lucky and they weren’t far behind Chicago in the standings. They are going to have a chance to somewhat redeem a tough season in a “play in” series against the Edmonton Oilers. It is a very intriguing matchup that should have sports fans excited to watch.

The Blackhawks, like many other teams in the playoffs, are going to be a much healthier version of themselves by the time they return to play. Every team deals with injuries and all that and the Blackhawks are no different. They also made an addition that might be able to help them once the playoffs roll around as well.

If all goes well with some of these guys, this could be the making of a nice upset for the Chicago Blackhawks. The Edmonton Oilers are a very good team that has some elite players at the top of their lineup but if you shut those guys down you have a chance to beat them. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl were the league’s two leading scorers in 2019-20. McDavid was hurt there for a minute so Draisaitl was actually able to pass him in the points race and now he might win the Hart Trophy as a result.

With players like that on the other side, you need team commitment to shutting them down. If these three players are able to join the lineup and make an impact, the Blackhawks will have a chance against the Oilers: