The NHL season is finally over, and now the league begins its offseason. The usual trade rumors, free agent signings, and major releases are always big news, but I like to first start with predicting who I believe is going to be the unforeseen impact player for the Chicago Blackhawks.
When the Blackahwks first acquired Michael Frolik from the Florida Panthers, there was some buzz around the new face in Chicago, and for good reason. Even though Frolik was having his worst season points-wise, he still has the speed, skating ability, and potential to become a star player in the NHL.
Frolik brought all those skills to Chicago.
Even though he only garnered nine points in 28 games with the ‘Hawks, Frolik’s biggest contribution to the team was his playoff performance. In seven games, Frolik scored two goals, dished off three assists, and managed a +/- rating of 3. Those are very good numbers for a youngster in his first ever playoff series.
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