Significant lineup changes and a major demotion hits the Blackhawks

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Sam Walker
October 23, 2023 (1:37)

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After a challenging defeat at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights, the Chicago Blackhawks wasted no time making significant changes to their lineup. The morning skate showcased a new look for the team as they sought to bounce back from their recent loss.

Here's a breakdown of the revamped lineup:

Forward Lines:

1st line: Taylor Hall - Connor Bedard - Taylor Raddysh
2nd line: Tyler Johnson - Lukas Reichel - Andreas Athanasiou
3rd line: Nick Foligno - Jason Dickinson - Corey Perry
4th line: Boris Katchouk - Ryan Donato - Reese Johnson

Defensive Pairings:

1st pairing: Kevin Korchinski - Seth Jones
2nd pairing: Alex Vlasic - Connor Murphy
3rd pairing: Jarred Tinordi - Wyatt Kaiser
Extra Players: MacKenzie Entwistle and Nikita Zaitsev

The most notable changes include the promotion of Taylor Raddysh to the first line alongside Taylor Hall and Connor Bedard. Ryan Donato, previously on the first line, has shifted to center the fourth line.

These adjustments reflect the Blackhawks' commitment to finding the right combination for success, and fans will be eager to see how this new lineup performs in their upcoming games.

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OCTOBRE 23 \| 69 ANSWERS Significant lineup changes and a major demotion hits the Blackhawks Do you think the Blackhawks should've kept their lines the same?
Yes	21	30.4 %
No, change is needed	48	69.6 %
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Significant lineup changes and a major demotion hits the Blackhawks

After a challenging defeat at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights, the Chicago Blackhawks wasted no time making significant changes to their lineup. The morning skate showcased a new look for the team as they sought to bounce back from their recent loss.

Do you think the Blackhawks should've kept their lines the same?