Kirby Dach is going through a looming deadline, one slowly creeping its manner into his foreground. After seven extra video games, the Blackhawks should resolve whether or not the No. three total decide will keep in Chicago or spend the remainder of the season within the WHL. If Dach performs his 10th recreation, he’ll accrue a yr on his entry-level contract, making him one season nearer to restricted free company. If he’s despatched down beforehand, the Blackhawks can push his free company again a yr. This means these subsequent seven video games may decide tens of millions of {dollars} — for each Dach and the Blackhawks’ future cap flexibility. At the very minimal, it's going to