The Hockey Writers Chicago Blackhawks writing crew welcome in new Blackhawks writer Connor Smith as they discuss the week that was for the Blackhawks, highlight the performances of Dylan Strome, Dominik Kubalik and Sam Lafferty, trade deadline speculation and rumors around Strome, Marc-Andre Fleury and Brandon Hagel and more.

Then, to finish the show, they predict the future in the shootout round where they answer questions about Patrick Kane getting dealt at the deadline, Derek King as the head coach beyond 2021-22 and more.

Time Stamps

2:16 Takeaways From the Game Against the Oilers

4:03 Takeaways From the Game Against the Flyers

5:24 Takeaways From the Game Against the Lightning

9:37 Player Spotlights

15:42 Trade Deadline News & Rumors

24:35 The Shootout

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