Chicago Blackhawks lose young prominent prospect to injury against Minnesota Wild

It only takes a couple of strides or a crossover burst for Spellacy to separate from defenders. Many of his rushes are dynamic, pressing the dot lane to get defenders moving in the wrong direction before he finds another gear to drive the net. The effort matches the speed. Spellacy easily catches opponents, even from massive disadvantages, to steal pucks off their sticks. He's a proactive down-low defender, bolstered by his constant desire to make contact