Do or die: One Blackhawk is on the hot seat this season and will be traded
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Last season, Lukas Reichel was sent down to the AHL to help the Rockford IceHogs during their playoff run.
He finished with 8 points in 10 games and then played for Team Germany at the IIHF World Championships, scoring 7 points in 6 games.
His performance showed he wasn't finished yet.
Despite a tough year in the NHL, where he only scored 16 points in 65 games, the Blackhawks have given him a two-year contract.
This deal is a chance for Reichel to prove he can perform both in the NHL and in international play- and if not, it's clear he will be the next one out as the Blackhawks have tons of young talent on the come up, a roster spot cannot be hogged.
Now, the question is whether Reichel can use his post-season momentum in the upcoming 2024-2025 season.
He needs to show the Blackhawks and GM Kyle Davidson that he can be a reliable player on NHL ice.
Fans are speculating about his future.
Bleacher Nation has posted a poll asking if Reichel can score 15 goals and reach 40 points this season, or if he might be traded.
What do you think?
| POLL | ||
AOUT 10 | 94 ANSWERS Do or die: One Blackhawk is on the hot seat this season and will be traded Which will come first for Lukas Reichel? | ||
| Trade | 46 | 48.9 % |
| Scoring 15 goals | 48 | 51.1 % |
| List of polls | ||
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