The Chicago Blackhawks kick off the NHL regular season with a fresh slate after finishing last year with a below-.500 record and an eighth-place standing in the Central Division. As the league prepares for the Sept. 29 opener, NHL.com highlights key storylines to follow for the team, offering insights into their potential trajectory. Fans and analysts alike will be watching how the Blackhawks address their struggles from the previous campaign, where they fell short in both consistency and playoff contention. The focus will be on whether adjustments in roster, strategy, or leadership could turn their season around.

NHL regular season begins Sept. 29. Leading up to the season opener, NHL.com is identifying six things to watch for each team. Today, the Chicago Blackhawks. Last season: 29-39-14, eighth in Central ...