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A ridiculous decision by Gary Bettman and the NHL regarding the Chicago Blackhawks causes a stir
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The Blackhawks will have to face the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, and there are some upset fans on the Chicago side.
The Jeff Blashill era with the Chicago Blackhawks will officially begin on October 7 of this year, but it will be quite the daunting task for him and his new team.
The Blackhawks have been officially scheduled to play the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena, and will have to watch them raise their 2nd straight title banner to the rafters.
It's going to naturally be a daunting task for the young and rebuilding Blackhawks to have to face the powerful Panthers in the 1st game of the year, and there are some Chicago fans who aren't happy about it.
Yes, let's have the reigning back to back Stanley Cup champions go against the worst team in the league on opening night, that's what the people want right there, great television. Has that poor man not suffered enough, bless his heart.
Why do the Hawks get the cup champs to start the year 😭😭
However, the game will give goaltender Spencer Knight, a former Panther who was tarded to Chicago, the chance to get some revenge against his old team for dumping him.
The Blackhawks have already made a major change in leadership after once again missing the playoffs, hiring Blashill as their new full-time head coach. Anders Sorenson, who took over from the terminated Luke Richardson on an interim basis, is staying on as an assistant for Blashill on his staff.
Will the Blackhawks be able to spoil the Stanley Cup banner-raising party in Florida and get off to a good start this year with a win?
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JUILLET 17 | 423 ANSWERS A ridiculous decision by Gary Bettman and the NHL regarding the Chicago Blackhawks causes a stir How do you feel about the Blackhawks starting the year against the Panthers? | ||
| Love it | 134 | 31.7 % |
| Hate it | 86 | 20.3 % |
| Indifferent | 203 | 48 % |
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