
DALLAS — Defenseman Kevin Korchinski’s two weeks away from the Blackhawks in December were not only difficult emotionally as he grieved his father’s death, but they also were slightly disruptive to his on-ice rhythm in his rookie season.
After appearing in 25 consecutive games to start the NHL season, thoroughly convincing Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson not to send him back to juniors, he missed six games while at home in Saskatoon.