- June 16, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Part of the Chicago Blackhawks‘ offseason will involve the evaluation of pending free agents. In this episode of Blackhawks Business, we will take a look at Restricted Free Agent (RFA) Forward Brandon Hagel.
Brandon Hagel was one of the biggest surprises of the 2020-2021 season for the Chicago Blackhawks. It seems like once he got into the lineup, he refused to come out. After only getting into 1 game the prior season, it was not clear what the ‘Hawks could expect from him this season, but he delivered, and exceeded expectations. With 9 goals and 24 points, Hagel proved he belonged in the NHL, and can be a valuable contributor to a team.
After a slow start from a points perspective, Hagel really picked it up during the second half of the season. But one thing that didn’t change was his effort. He was noticeable on every shift, harassing opponents on the forecheck, hustling back on defense, and chasing down and winning every puck battle he could…
