Blashill's Tough Love for Lardis

Jeff Blashill pulls Nick Lardis aside after a second-line shift and delivers a no-BS message that echoes through the Blackhawks' prospect pipeline. The coach's direct style, honed from years behind benches, aims to sharpen Lardis' edge for the NHL grind. With injuries piling up, this moment tests whether the kid responds or stalls in the shuffle.