The Chicago Blackhawks have been making changes to their lineup, promoting Kevin Korchinski to the top power-play unit and moving Seth Jones to the second unit. This follows the pairing of Connor Bedard and Lukas Reichel and the strong play of Philipp Kurashev. The team is seeking to improve their performance and develop chemistry amidst competitive losses.
Within a span of 3 days, the Blackhawks have now made both of the lineup changes fans have been clamoring for. On Sunday, Lukas Reichel was united with Connor Bedard. And today, Kevin Korchinski replaced Seth Jones on PP1. New story: https://t.co/5v420zd8Yc
New POWERS & LAZ: @ByScottPowers and I discuss the Blackhawks' new-look power play, Philipp Kurashev's ascendance, the long-term timeline for contention, and the early days of our hockey-writing careers: https://t.co/bO4dx9aA9x https://t.co/cDESuJlzmY
"Nothing has really been clicking, so we've got to change it up." #Blackhawks promote Kevin Korchinski to top power-play unit and move Seth Jones to second unit: https://t.co/EyC8AodHEa
Seth Jones on Kevin Korchinski moving to PP1: "Nothing has really been clicking so we've got to change it up. Kev is great puck-mover and it's just a different look for us. We want to get more shots to the net, so try to develop chemistry somewhere." #Blackhawks
Kevin Korchinski has been promoted to the top power-play unit. Seth Jones is on the second unit. @BoyleNBCS and I discussed this possibility on the latest #Blackhawks Talk Podcast: https://t.co/AZ8c2IEkGc
Looks like Korchinski is working with the top power play unit in practice. It's Korchinski, Bedard, Kurashev, Reichel and Perry.
🚨 New #Blackhawks Talk Podcast 🚨 • Will Connor Bedard and Lukas Reichel succeed on a line together? • Philipp Kurashev is on a quiet heater • Should Kevin Korchinski be promoted to PP1? • Where will Patrick Kane sign? 🎧: https://t.co/AZ8c2IEkGc https://t.co/XYxQ58I2gz
Competitive losses might be best for the Blackhawks in the long run, but Luke Richardson and the players are sick of moral victories. @ByScottPowers and I discuss: https://t.co/Cb2Ogw7piN
Thoughts from @MarkLazerus and me on the Blackhawks’ loss to the Sabres, Philipp Kurashev’s play, Connor Bedard and Lukas Reichel being put together and more ⤵️ https://t.co/lrNnvc9HY8