Blackhawks officially hand out a major punishment to their young star forward

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Sam Walker
December 3, 2023 (12:42)

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Blackhawks Fan Discontent Erupts on Social Media

In a surprising move, the Chicago Blackhawks have decided to punish a young forward for poor play.

The Blackhawks are making Lukas Reichel a healthy scratch for their upcoming game. Coach Richardson expressed the need for more from the young player, especially in the absence of Anthony Beauvillier, but it's not sitting well with fans.

Richardson stated:

I'm sure he's disappointed, but we need more from him When there's an opportunity like Beauvillier not being available, it should be him that has that opportunity, so we're disappointed as well.

On the offensive front, Guttman returns from injury, and Reese Johnson is set to draw back in, leaving Reichel on the sidelines. This decision has ignited frustration among fans, who have taken to Twitter to voice their discontent, with many directing their disappointment toward the Blackhawks' head coach.

One fan expressed:

Scratching a player who you messed around with at center for 15 games, for Reese Johnson, is a delusional move.

Another fan conveyed concern, saying:

"Hope this doesn't wreck his psyche. Risky move."

Criticism for the coaching decision continued, with a fan stating, "Dumb decision. They are really screwing up his development."

Amid the negative reactions, a fan pointed out the team's current standing, commenting, "Wow. I know he's struggling but it's not like this team is a playoff team. Hope this doesn't affect his mindset."

As the Blackhawks face the repercussions of this controversial move, it remains to be seen how Reichel and the team will respond to the growing discontent among their fanbase.