What could the Chicago Blackhawks lines look like for this upcoming season?

Forwards

As opposed to last season, the Blackhawks have many more possible combinations they could use for their forward lines. Pat Maroon and Criag Smith become the extra forwards as they are both veterans who signed one-year deals. Each player will see their share of time, but neither is expected to be an every-day member of the lineup.

Line one: Bertuzzi-Bedard-Kurashev

This line could change throughout the season as the team might want to try different players alongside Bedard. But, for now, this could be the line Luke Richardson ices for opening night.

Bedard and Kurashev has nice chemistry last season which could keep them together again to start this season, and adding in Bertuzzi makes for a more complete line with another established scorer.

Line two: Reichel-Athanasiou-Terevainen

Having Lukas Reichel in the top-six may be controversial, but his finish to last season gives him the chance to start on the second line.

Playing with speedster Athanasiou and two-way playmaker Teravainen gives Reichel skilled linemates to take the pressure off of him. This line brings speed and skill which could be very fun to watch.

Line three: Hall-Dickinson-Foligno

This is the veteran line for the Blackhawks, a balanced trio of experienced players who lead on and off the ice.

Taylor Hall starting on the third line is partly due to easing him back in the lineup after last season's injury. Foligno and Dickinson both are reliable players at both ends of the ice which should make for an effective third line.

Line four: Mikheyev-Donato-Anderson

These three could be a fun combination for the Blackhawks, a tenacious group who will work their hardest every shift.

Anderson proved himself last season and earns a spot again this year, playing alongside a speedster like Mikheyev could make this an entertaining energy line. Donato centers this line as yet another player who can play up-and-down the lineup if needed be.

It is important to note that Frank Nazar and Landon Slaggert are not on the roster here. Though there is a chance they both make the team out of camp, the amount of depth added to the forward group might mean they start the year in Rockford (AHL).