Why a quiet free agency was expected for Blackhawks

from Blackhawks Breakaway · host Chicago Sports Network

On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down a quiet Day 1 of NHL free agency for the Blackhawks, a result that came as no surprise. They discuss the Sam Lafferty trade and share general manager Kyle Davidson’s reasoning for handing the keys to the kids rather than signing veterans who might block their path. Pat and Charlie also offer their early takeaways from development camp, including thoughts on first-round selections Anton Frondell, Vaclav Nestrasil and Mason West. They wrap up the show by revisiting the bigger-picture rebuild discussion in Chicago.

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