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Is there any way this Blackhawks season can be salvaged?

Chicago's season already feels over after a historically bad start to the campaign.

By Justin Lynch · Blackhawk Up

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 7:12 PM

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Justin Lynch questions if the Blackhawks can salvage their season following a historically bad 4-13-1 start.
General Manager Kyle Davidson has maintained confidence in head coach Jeff Blashill despite a recent 9-2 defeat.
The writer believes Chicago's primary focus must shift to evaluating which young prospects belong in their core.

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Writer Justin Lynch argues the Chicago Blackhawks' season feels effectively over following a historically poor 4-13-1 start to their 2026-2027 campaign. Despite a 9-2 blowout defeat against the Carolina Hurricanes, General Manager Kyle Davidson has retained head coach Jeff Blashill, leaving internal roster evaluation as the main path forward.

Lynch highlights that evaluating young talent remains crucial, noting positive showings from Roman Kantserov, Anton Frondell, and Artyom Levshunov alongside captain Connor Bedard. However, with several prospects struggling, the author suggests Davidson may eventually need to pursue trades or rely on another high draft pick.

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