THE MADHOUSE UPDATE
20 Questions with Blackhawks Prospect Alex DeBrincat
“Do you think that you’re ready to play in the NHL?”
“*laughs* That’s a tough question. I mean, I think I can play there but, you know, it’s up to the Blackhawks to see if I’m ready but I’m confident in my game and I think I can definitely play there.”
Why Using Trevor van Riemsdyk as Trade Bait for the Golden Knights Makes Sense
“Both players [Kruger and Van Riemsdyk] will be beneficial for a new franchise like the Knights. While most of the league’s star players are excluded from the expansion draft, the Knights have the ability to create a skilled team with a lot of depth.
“The Hawks have struggled on the blue line and they need to gain more depth. At only 26 years old, Kempny is a great start in creating that depth. He had two goals and six assists in 50 games last season and was one of the best with possession numbers. The Hawks had 56.7 percent of the shots during 5-on-5 play while he was on the ice.”