Blowout loss to Blues concludes ugly preseason for Blackhawks

Posted October 08, 2022 1:00 am

By Ben Pope Chicago Sun Times

Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson hasn't seemed too concerned about it, but the Hawks' preseason results were undeniably ugly.

A 6-0 blowout loss Saturday to the Blues concluded a six-game slate during which the Hawks won just once, and that was in Detroit with a lineup composed of mostly prospects and fringe players.

Very few of the players the Hawks will count on to be top contributors this season showed semblances of life. Jonathan Toews' effort seemed low on several uncharacteristic opponent goals after he committed defensive-zone turnovers. Patrick Kane couldn't find much chemistry with anyone who rotated through the first line, including new additions Andreas Athanasiou and Max Domi. The Hawks were cumulatively outscored 22-6.

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