What Does Nick Lardis' Future with the Blackhawks Hold? Luke Evangelista Offers some Clues

What does Nick Lardis' future with the Blackhawks hold? Luke Evangelista offers some clues

When projecting the future for Blackhawks rookie forward Nick Lardis, third-year Predators forward Luke Evangelista offers a relevant blueprint.Lardis, 20, and Evangelista, 23, have followed similar trajectories as second/third-round NHL Draft picks who exploded in their second season in the OHL after getting drafted and then produced at point-per-game rates in the AHL the next season.They’re slightly undersized, have similar skating motions and…

What does Nick Lardis’ future with the Blackhawks hold? Luke Evangelista offers some clues

When projecting the future for Blackhawks rookie forward Nick Lardis, third-year Predators forward Luke Evangelista offers a relevant blueprint. Lardis, 20, and Evangelista, 23, have followed similar trajectories as second/third-round NHL Draft picks who exploded in their second season in the OHL after getting drafted and then produced at point-per-game rates in the AHL the next season. They’re slightly undersized, have similar skating motions a…