By Brooke LoFurno,The Hockey Writers

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I asked Moore about playing with Bedard and Reichel. He responded, “Yeah, I mean, obviously two really special players. A lot of speed on that line. So I think, yeah, just trying to play to each other’s advantages, and just have fun out there. But it was good.”

Moore is right. Even though they didn’t score during the scrimmage, when you have players that can keep up with each other and add different elements of playmaking ability, it makes it fun to watch. Alas, it brought up another point about the team’s future.

To elaborate on that, I asked Moore how exciting it was for him, knowing the team is building an identity of speed and skill, which are traits that thoroughly describe his game. He said, “It’s super exciting. You know, I still have a lot to prove for myself and within this organization, but I’m excited to try to fit the mold, all with what the Blackhawks have here, and obviously for the future. I mean, I think that I’m a player, like you said, that can fit that mold. So it’s exciting, and I just got to put my head down and work here.”

Moore Can Find “Balance” During Preseason

The Blackhawks play their first preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings on Sept. 23. Even though we won’t know the game roster until the 23rd, it is safe to assume Moore has a good chance of playing in that game.

When Blashill was asked about his impression of Moore so far during training camp, he replied, “He works extremely hard. He definitely wants to do his very best when he’s on the ice. He’s a kid who’s driven. He’s fast, obviously, and I think he’ll continue to improve, also knowing kind of when to slow down.”

Blashill continued, “You know, when you’re a guy who’s kind of made your way by working and doing that, sometimes you get going so fast with the puck, especially where you just sometimes have to slow down with it a notch, you know. And just take that second to make that right play. But that’s a balance there. Usually, everybody’s best attributes are also a weakness to some level, and he just has to learn that balance.”

That balance will be something to watch during the preseason, because if he can nail it, he could make a solid case to make the opening night roster.

In the meantime, he will be giving it his all and remains a significant player to watch.