Philipp Kurashev Enters Pivotal Season With the Blackhawks

1 year ago  /  The Hockey Writers

What if I were to tell you that of the draft picks that Stan Bowman made as the Chicago Blackhawks’ general manager (GM), is the only remaining player who is on their NHL roster. Now, a player like could make that two, but what it goes to show you is how current Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson has cleaned house and is committed to moving forward from those dark years under Bowman. Kurashev, 23, is a Swiss forward who was a 2018 fourth-round draft pick by the Chicago Blackhawks from the Quebec Ramparts. Kurashev struggled in his first season in the NHL, only producing 16 points in 54 games. There is no argument that Kurashev is an NHL player full stop, but what this season will uncover is if he is truly a top-nine player for this team going forward....

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