Ep. 117: How are Blackhawks prospects developing in Rockford?

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Slavko Bekovic and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss their trip to Rockford, where they caught up with several Blackhawks prospects.

What is Dylan Sikura’s mindset after getting sent down a second time? How is Anton Forsberg handling his situation? Is he still part of the Blackhawks’ plans going forward?

The guys also weigh in on the state of the IceHogs, Derek King’s transition from assistant coach to interim head coach and the biggest surprise.

0:45 – Recapping a visit with the IceHogs

3:10 – Is Derek King the perfect coach for the Hawks AHL team?

4:15 – Dylan Sikura has positive mindset after being sent down

7:45 – Sikura trying to find his identity

8:45 – Anton Forsberg handling tough situation well

14:20 – Victor Ejdsell adjusting to speed of the game

15:45 – Ejdsell learning about tough schedules

19:00 – Darren Raddysh hoping to join DeBrincat, Strome in Chicago

24:10 – What we learned about Derek King

26:45 – The IceHogs spend A LOT of time on the ice

27:30 – Lucas Carlsson the biggest Rockford surprise

28:30 – Rockford’s other big character: Joni Tuulola

29:30 – King explains why Carl Dahlstrom’s game translates to NHL

31:00 – How NHL trends are helping Anthony Louis