# Blackhawks' Season Trajectory

> Blackhawks' season could mirror 2025-26 Sharks or 2021-22 Hawks.
- Title: Blackhawks' Season Trajectory · Chicago Sun-Times | Shortify
- Summary: Blackhawks' season could mirror 2025-26 Sharks or 2021-22 Hawks. Blackhawks' season may follow a path similar to the Sharks' 2025-26 turnaround or the Hawks'…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2026/10/09/blackhawks-season-trajectory-sharks-jeremy-colliton
- Published: 2026-10-09T17:49:38.745+00:00
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## Blackhawks' Season Trajectory
Blackhawks begin seven-game home stand Saturday that could determine season trajectory.
## Current Performance
At 1-4-0, Blackhawks improved play in last two games after struggling early.
## 2025-26 Sharks Trajectory
Sharks lost first six games last season before becoming NHL's most-improved team.
## Sharks' Improvement
Sharks had 37.0% expected-goals ratio and 40.4% scoring-chance ratio during five-on-five play.
## Sharks' Turnaround
Sharks won 6-5 overtime against Rangers to start 8-2-1 hot streak.
## 2021-22 Hawks Trajectory
Hawks lost first nine games before being 1-9-2 on Nov. 6 when coach Jeremy Colliton was fired.
## 2021-22 Hawks Analytics
Hawks had 41.0% expected-goals ratio and 43.3% scoring-chance ratio when Colliton was fired.
## 2021-22 Hawks Outcome
Hawks finished 28-42-12 after interim coach Derek King took over.
## 2026-27 Hawks Possibilities
Blackhawks could follow Sharks' 2025-26 path or 2021-22 Hawks' collapse trajectory.
## Key Factors
Blackhawks' chemistry, Artyom Levshunov and Anton Frondell development, and Connor Bedard's potential return matter.
## What Happens Next
Coming weeks will clarify if Blackhawks season follows Sharks' turnaround or 2021-22 collapse path.
## Key takeaway

Blackhawks' season may follow a path similar to the Sharks' 2025-26 turnaround or the Hawks' 2021-22 collapse.