Patrick Kane's presence is enhancing the progression of the young Blackhawks forwards

The Chicago Blackhawks brought Patrick Kane back on a two-year deal this past offseason to guide the young, promising forward group. Frank Nazar, Sam Rinzel, Alex Vlasic, and all of the young Blackhawks seem to be learning a ton from the living legend, and Kane was mic'd up while coaching Roman Kantserov on observing the ice as a pass comes to his stick.

Frank Nazar has certainly displayed speed and skill, though he needs to be much more decisive on shooting or passing; his finishing needs some work. Nick Lardis hasn't played confidently lately, and his indecisiveness with the puck caused a goal against them against the St. Louis Blues. The forwards are all seemingly playing the same way when their skills are elsewhere.

Patrick Kane should be the mentor who brings out their strengths

Who else to guide these young guns other than a living legend? Kane knows how to succeed in this league, and the young forwards should take in as much as they can from their two years with him. Hopefully, Nazar will learn timing and finish on the chances he creates for himself and his teammates, and Lardis will learn positioning that enhances his shot.

Kane already started teaching Kansterov positioning and how to open up his view on offense to make a better play. I wouldn't be surprised if the other guys have learned similar mechanics from Kane.

We can see what the absence of a franchise cornerstone can do to a team. The San Jose Sharks got destroyed by the Dallas Stars not too long ago while missing Macklin Celebrini. Clearly, the Blackhawks will be a much better team with Connor Bedard back as the dynamo of the offense and the captain. That said, I'm sure he will learn from Kane as well, enhancing his offensive skills.

The addition of Kane has been nothing but a success for the Blackhawks so far. Not exactly on the scoreboard or in the standings, but in the development of the young guys. They'll learn mental toughness from him, how to bounce back from bad games faster, and how to be consistent every night.

Hopefully, we'll see a consistent team playing hard and for the win, rather than playing not to lose pretty soon.

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