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Kantserov got here earlier this month and has been staying in a resort in a downtown hotel, a place he enjoys for sightseeing.
“I dwell near Michigan Avenue, close to the lake, so many outlets, meals,” the 21-year-old stated. “I met with former Blackhawks player Artem Anisimov. He stated, ‘In Chicago, 15 eating places have Michelin stars.’ (NHL.com)
So, that is quite a bit and I need to attempt them if I’ve free time.
However after all, I am targeted on hockey proper now.”
Sure, Kantserov’s focus is on hockey proper now and issues are going effectively there, too.
The Blackhawks count on Kantserov, their second-round choice (No. 44) in the 2023 NHL Draft, to be a top-line forward. He had 64 factors (36 targets, 28 assists) in 63 video games for Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Kontinental Hockey League final season. He additionally had eight factors (4 targets, 4 assists) in 15 Gagarin Cup playoff video games, where Magnitogorsk was superior in the semifinals. (NHL.com)
Kantserov is more likely to play with Connor Bedard as soon as the middle returns from the left shoulder surgical procedure he had after sustaining damage on July 2. Bedard is predicted to return in November. For now, Kantserov has spent the first two days of coaching camp at left wing on the highest line with middle Frank Nazar and proper wing Patrick Kane, whom Kantserov calls “the legend.” (NHL.com)
Kane is in his second go-round with the Blackhawks after being one of many faces of the franchise from 2007-23 and helping them win the Stanley Cup in 2010, 2013, and 2015. He likes what he sees from Kantserov. (NHL.com)
“I believe he’s received numerous abilities. He’s very clean. He’s very good at English, and he needs to speak, too, properly.
He needs to know sure issues concerning the sport or the drills we’re doing, what I’m seeing on the ice and the identical factor for me with him and Frank.
I need to know what they’re seeing as effectively,” Kane stated.
“I believed that, as a line, immediately, we obtained increasing chemistry as the warmth went on and issues built higher and higher. Pleased to maintain constructing from inside.”
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