The Blackhawks are off to a miserable start, accumulating just one standings point from an overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils in the second game of the season. Opponents have also outscored them While defensive breakdowns play a large factor in the -9 goal differential, the Blackhawks could use a boost in the scoring department as well. That opens the door for Strome to make his season debut, during which he hopes to provide an offensive spark.
The Blackhawks have yet to hold a lead — let alone win a game — so far this season, partially due to a lack of offensive production. Since coming to Chicago in , Strome has points 38 goals, 68 assists in games. For all parties involved, Dylan Strome providing a scoring touch upon entering the lineup would go a long way. Kieffer Bellows was in his spot for line rushes. And every Islanders fan, and I mean every single one of them, was holding their breath.
Bu the worry was that Lee had somehow re-injured the knee that kept him out of the lineup for most of the season and playoffs. Thankfully that is not the case. All of those fans holding their breath collectively exhaled knowing the captain will be OK and only out, for what we believe will be short-term. Lee has already picked up where he left off pre-injury. In two games this year he has an even-strength goal and four shots on net.
Obviously, no one wishes for an injury or for an illness to happen, but this is exactly the type of opportunity that Bellows — a first-round pick in — needs to show Trotz that he can be trusted to be more than just a 13th or 14th forward. Perhaps he can be a regular for the Isles. Islanders vs. He entered training camp optimistic.
But that enthusiasm has made no difference. The former third overall pick has lots of talent and a lengthy track record of offensive success, with points in career Hawks games. The Hawks have been outscored at even strength; Strome has averaged 2. The Ducks have long been interested in him as a young playmaker who could aid their rebuild.
The Senators were previously connected to him. The Canadiens, Wild and Rangers need center help and would all make sense; going to the Rangers, for example, would unite him with his older brother, Ryan. Why Bowman and Colliton want to jettison Strome at all is confusing in its own right.
But why the current mess has been allowed to become this universally damaging is most illogical of all. Know about breaking news as it happens. We follow the stories and update you as they develop. The agreement ends a case the government brought accusing the Lisle truck maker of violating the Clean Air Act.
He figures to play Sunday against the 49ers.
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