Blackhawks tricks & treats include aftermath of Detroit loss, trade winds, Levshunov's milestone & more

Happy Halloween!

The Chicago Blackhawks are heading into the second game of their two-game road trip before heading back home.

They will be facing the Boston Bruins today (Oct. 31), and they'll be looking to end their Father's Trip on a high note.

But while we await their matinee game, here is the latest content from our writing team.

Latest from Blackhawk Up

• While we're on the topic of the Panthers game, Ryan Gagne outlined seven things that went right and wrong from that game, while Gail Kauchak gave the recap from a really close game that unfortunately ended in the 3-2 loss.

• I outlined the line tweaks heading into the LA Kings game that hoped to work.

• Gail recapped the Blackhawks' big 2-1 win over the Kings in one of their most complete efforts of the season.

• The offense has been a struggle to come by, as they have only scored six goals in their last four games. Jake Tyle outlined three potential forwards that general manager Kyle Davidson could consider if they were to go the trade route.

• With the trade route mentioned, there has been some smoke around trades with Davidson, with reports that he has been working the phones and has potential eyes on one forward.

• After the first 12 games, there was a lot of concern, but there are some things that have been good, too. Gail discussed both sides in her 12 thoughts in the Blackhawks first 12 games.

• The Blackhawks' team physicality has been a talking point since last season. Jake Tye discussed the lack of physicality and the solutions.

• There are a lot of different reasons why the Blackhawks may not have gotten the start they have wanted. Justin Lynch talks about the different contributing factors.

• Nestor Quixtan asks: five years into the rebuild- are they inching closer?

• The Blackhawks' power play has had some looks, but has had trouble converting. Jeremiah Lee shares his observations of the positives and negatives he has seen from the power play.

The aftermath of the Red Wings game

• Gail had the scoop on the Blackhawks' bad 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, and wondered if changes could be coming.

• After the loss, it seems like the Blackhawks are right back where they started. I pondered where they go from here after their 4-9-0 start.

• A lot of the players are struggling to put the puck in the net. Jake Tye explains that the Blackhawks need more from Tyler Bertuzzi.

• Dylan Larkin has been dominating the trade winds since he won't play another NHL game until the Red Wings trade him. Ryan Gagne outlines a hypothetical in which the Blackhawks make a call about him.

Blackhawks treats from the week

• Defenseman Kevin Korchinski has slotted back into the lineup and has been paired with Sam Rinzel. They had immediate success together against the Florida Panthers. Rhys Jones talked about their growing confidence.

• Oliver Moore has also provided some good things since he returned from a healthy scratch.

• As the Blackhawks face the Bruins, Artyom Levshunov will play in his 100th NHL game. Gail discusses his milestone and his season thus far.

The Blackhawks will hope this Halloween won't be a spooky one for them. The Bruins are coming off a recent 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues, and Bruins captain David Pastrňák called today's matchup a "big game."

It's just as big for the Blackhawks. If they can put together a great performance against the fourth-best team in the NHL, that would be huge.

We'll see what tricks these two teams have up their sleeve, as both battle for redemption in a spirited Original Six game.

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