Blackhawks Send Clear Chase Reid Signal Before Draft

Chicago is not exactly being subtle here, and that usually means the room has already made its decision. When a team like the Blackhawks makes this kind of move on a draft prospect, it tells you the scouts, the coaches, and the front office have all been in the same zip code for a while. Reid now sits in that sweet spot every prospect wants and every rival dreads, where the noise around him starts sounding a lot like intent.