As the National Hockey League (NHL) releases its highly anticipated 2023-2024 schedule, fans and teams alike are dissecting the strengths and weaknesses of their upcoming seasons. For the Chicago Blackhawks, however, the news is not looking promising. The team, still recovering from a tumultuous rebuild, finds itself with a grueling slate of games that will put their young roster to the test. With a plethora of tough matchups against playoff contenders, the Blackhawks will be forced to dig deep and find their footing early in the season. Can they navigate their challenging schedule and make a push for the playoffs, or will they fall short once again?

NHL schedule winners, losers: Chicago Blackhawks get no favors  Montana Standard