Book Updates
Book Update: Those Left Behind
An update on my upcoming book, "Those Left Behind."
Steve Kwiatkowski
Steve Kwiatkowski has been writing about the Chicago Blackhawks since 2023 for his blog, Eat The Hatchet, and also writes for Second City Hockey. Born and raised in Chicago, Steve now lives in California after serving 12 years in the Marine Corps.
Eat The Hatchet
Uncomfortable Thoughts About the Rebuild
Airing out the bad thoughts about this team.
Game Recaps
Breaking Down Frank Nazar’s Line
Breaking down Frank Nazar's line in the Blackhawks win against the Winnipeg Jets.
Eat The Hatchet
Steve's Notebook: Zone Entry Stats, Nick Lardis, and Frank Nazar
Quick thoughts on some microstats data, Nick Lardis' demotion, and now Frank Nazar's return.
Game Recaps
The Return of Bedard: Blackhawks vs. Penguins
Analyzing Bedard's return in the Blackhawks 5-3 win over the Penguins.
Game Recaps
Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes Breakdown: Film & Zone Entry Tracking
Breaking down film and zone entries in the Blackhawks 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Game Recaps
Tracking Zone Entries: Why the Blackhawks Controlled Possession But Lost 4-1
Chicago controlled possession against the Islanders, but micro-stats tell a different story.
Game Recaps
First Win, Lingering Questions: Tactical Breakdown of the Blackhawks' 4-2 Victory
Chicago earned its first win against St. Louis, but the process still needs work. Levshunov, the power play, and more.
Game Recaps
Three Sustains from the Blackhawks' 4-3 Loss to Buffalo
Despite an 0-3 start, Chicago showed encouraging progress against Buffalo. I analyze F3 responsibility, Levshunov's entries, and Anton Frondell's 2-point game.
Eat The Hatchet
Steve's Notebook: The Chicago Blackhawks and Early Doubts
The Blackhawks can't connect passes or break out cleanly. We look at video clips, underlying metrics, and big questions facing the coaching staff after two games.
Game Previews
Blackhawks at Mammoth: Forecheck Systems and F3 Execution
After struggling against Vegas, the Blackhawks face Utah with a chance to reset. A tactical look at Utah's aggressive 1-2-2 and how Chicago can generate more offense.
Game Recaps
Game Recap: Golden Knights 5 — Blackhawks 2
Three takeaways from last night's Chicago Blackhawks loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.