The Blackhawks playoff hopes were always going to require several young players taking significant steps forward. If Chicago intends to remain competitive until its best player returns, Spencer Knight cannot merely be reliable in net. a message from PK88‼️‼️‼️ pic.twitter.com/UegCOnxS1M — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) July 24, 2026The Blackhawks probably will not win many track meets without Bedard. Knight does not need to win the Vezina Trophy. If their playoff hopes are going to last beyond the opening month, Knight must be the player who finally speeds everything up.