CHGO Chicago Blackhawks Podcast Chicago Blackhawks TURN UP the HEAT at Day Two of Rookie Camp | CHGO Blackhawks Podcast
Sep 11, 2025
The competitiveness of the Blackhawks' young prospects takes center stage, with a few heated moments during practice highlighting their determination. Notable players like Frank Nazar and Sam Rinzel showcase their skills, paving the way for a promising future. The discussion also touches on insights into NHL contract negotiations and the complexities of player trades. Humorous rookie camp anecdotes mix with serious analyses of player performance expectations, all while reflecting on the team's evolving dynamics as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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Ty Henry Hurt In Practice Fall
- Ty Henry suffered an apparent lower-body injury after a bad fall stopping into the boards and was helped off the ice.
- He looked visibly in pain and trainers took him to the locker room; hosts withheld speculation pending updates.
Skate To The Face Sparks Heated Exchange
- AJ Spellacy took a skate to the face during practice and needed glue/stitches but was okay afterward.
- He and Aidan Thompson talked it out and said the incident came from competitive scrimmaging, not malice.
Rookie Camp Feels More Competitive
- Hosts noted rookie camp felt more intense and competitive than past years with players battling for real roster chances.
- That intensity is viewed positively as a sign the rebuild's younger players are pushing for NHL roles.
