The expectations are high in Chicago. As they should be, with the Blackhawks two years removed from a Stanley Cup championship, and one win away from making it back to the final a year ago.
Consider them contenders once again, even if they sit third in the Central Division, five points behind the Nashville Predators heading into Wednesday’s NHL schedule.
Patrick Kane, prior to puck drop between the Blackhawks and L.A. Kings on Rivalry Night, discusses how things have evolved in Chicago when it comes to the fan pressure on the local NHL team.