Chicago Blackhawks to open preseason vs. St. Louis Blues

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Chicago Blackhawks to open preseason vs. St. Louis Blues

Luke Richardson is the new head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks. Five days into the training camp, the lessons are starting to sink in. Patrik Mrázek and Alex Stalock will split the goalkeeping duties. Jack Johnson will sit out the first couple of games. The team will play the St. Louis Blues in the preseason opener. The power play units practiced Monday were not very cohesive. There will be a box-plus-one zone defense with four defenders in one spot and five in another. Alex DeBrincat will move to the shooting spot. He had 14 goals on the powerplay last season.

Riley Stillman got a stick in the nose from teammate Domi. Colton Dach and Paul Ludwinski are in concussion protocol. Chicago Blackhawks to open preseason vs. St. Louis Blues. Chicago Tribune Sports.Weekdays.com. Richard is waiting to see how the players are progressing. He hopes they will play in their first game.


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