Should there be worry about the Chicago Blackhawks after another bad preseason game against Minnesota?

Team chemistry will need some work.

Throughout the entire preseason, there have not been many moments where it feels the Blackhawks' roster is truly gelling with each other.

In the first game of preseason, Connor Bedard seemed to show chemistry with new linemates Teuvo Teravainen and Tyler Bertuzzi. But, there have not been many moments other than that where a specific line seems to click.

It is worth noting that we are still in preseason, and not every game will showcase the same lineup that is expected on opening night.

In specific, the Reichel-Athanasiou-Hall line struggled. They were outshot mightily at 5-on-5 and were not able to create chances to balance out the defensive woes.

In the final two preseason games, it is likely that similar lines will be put together so players can start building more chemistry before the season begins.

With Korchinski and Nazar being sent down to Rockford, it seems that the roster is getting closer to finalization. Only a few more players need to be cut before the roster is set for game one, which will make things interesting going into the final games.

Despite it only being preseason, Tuesday's game in Minnesota showed that the Blackhawks still have some work to do before the 2024-25 season is underway.