When the Chicago Blackhawks re-acquired Brandon Saad earlier this offseason, the reaction from the team’s fanbase was mixed. While it’s difficult to part with an elite sniper like Artemi Panarin, there’s no denying that the team has missed Saad’s clutch playoff performances the past two seasons.
If you need any reminder of just how dynamic this kid can be in the postseason, check out his playoff highlight reel:
I mean… as great as Panarin is, I’d much rather watch highlights of Saad lifting the Cup than highlights of Panarin scoring regular season goals.