The 2025-2026 season has been a tale of two halves for Blackhawks forward Andre Burakovsky. The first half of his 2025 campaign was strong for the Swedish forward, as he found chemistry with Connor Bedard on the top line. However, the second half of 2026 has not gone at all according to plan, as the 31-year-old veteran has struggled offensively.
Despite his consistent struggles, Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill continues to play Burakovsky on the first line with Bedard. With just two points in his last 22 games, this is extremely peculiar and begs the question of what more needs to occur for Blashill to make a change here.