"The Blackhawks will be back on the ice for an optional practice on Tuesday afternoon before a full practice (except Olympian Teuvo Teräväinen) on Wednesday. The Hawks' first game after the Olympic break is in Nashville next Thursday night, beginning a sprint to the finish of the regular season - and the NHL Trade Deadline. Chicago's first four games after the break are on the road before returning home for what could shape up to be a fascinating home game on Friday, March 6 - the puck will drop a little more than five hours after the trade deadline. We'll have to wait and see who's still here when the Blackhawks host the tanking Canucks that night."
"1. Artyom Levshunov's growth Levshunov took a seat before the Olympics to get a reset on his game. The expectation is that he's back in his usual role with Wyatt Kaiser when the games begin again. When Levshunov got the healthy scratch treatment earlier in the year, he responded very well and his play took off. He's still only 20 years old - again, something to remember - but the Blackhawks have high expectations for him. How he comes out of the break will be important for the Blackhawks down the stretch this season."
The Blackhawks resume optional practice Tuesday and a full practice Wednesday, with Teuvo Teräväinen absent due to Olympic participation. The team opens post-break play in Nashville next Thursday, starting a sprint toward the regular-season finish and the NHL Trade Deadline. Chicago plays four road games before returning home March 6, with puck drop occurring just over five hours after the trade deadline, creating potential roster uncertainty. Artyom Levshunov returns to his usual pairing with Wyatt Kaiser after a pre-Olympic reset; his continued development at age 20 remains a primary concern for the team down the stretch.
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