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The Blackhawks youth movement has taken full effect

The youth movement for the Chicago Blackhawks has taken full effect, and has been the reason for the recent two-game win streak.

By Douglas Schwamb · Blackhawk Up

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Writer Douglas Schwamb argues that Chicago's youth movement is fully fueling the team's recent two-game winning streak.
The Blackhawks are 2-0 since Connor Bedard made his return to the lineup.
Artyom Levshunov recently scored an overtime game-winning goal against the Winnipeg Jets.

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Douglas Schwamb of Blackhawk Up argues that the Chicago Blackhawks' long rebuild has taken full effect, driving a recent two-game winning streak. The surge coincides with the return of Connor Bedard alongside major contributions from young core players, including Anton Frondell, Frank Nazar, and defenseman Artyom Levshunov.

Schwamb highlights that patience with General Manager Kyle Davidson's draft-focused strategy is yielding results, noting Levshunov's recent overtime game-winner against the Winnipeg Jets. Young contributors like Oliver Moore, Sam Rinzel, Ryan Greene, and Roman Kantserov are also praised as key factors in Chicago's improved play.

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