Blackhawks expand hockey analytics department with new hirings

The Blackhawks have expanded their analytics department for this season. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS — Long behind the NHL curve in terms of investment in analytics, the Blackhawks are now catching up — at least in terms of staffing.

The Hawks hired five new employees this summer to work in their Hockey Strategy and Analytics department — increasing the department to six total members — according to an update of their front office directory.