The Chicago Blackhawks currently have over $22 million of cap space to work with. Because of this, they are in a prime position to add to their roster, and one area that they could look to improve before the season is here is their forward group.
While many of this year's top unrestricted free agents (UFAs) have signed new contracts, there are still some interesting players still available for the taking. Jack Roslovic is arguably the most notable, and he is a player the Blackhawks should seriously consider targeting.
When looking at Chicago's middle six, it is fair to argue that it could use a boost. Bringing in a player like Roslovic would provide them with just that, as he provides solid secondary offensive production when playing at his best. He demonstrated that this past season, as he posted 22 goals and 39 points in 81 games with the Carolina Hurricanes. He has also hit the 20-goal and 40-point marks twice during his career.
If the Blackhawks signed Roslovic, he could be a perfect fit for their third-line center spot. However, he is also capable of playing the wing, so he would give the Blackhawks multiple options to work with. In addition, due to his offensive skill, he would also work on their power play.
Overall, with the Blackhawks having plenty of cap space and needing help on offense, they should seriously consider taking a flier on Roslovic. At 28 years old, he is also right in his prime, which is certainly not a bad thing.
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