The Chicago Blackhawks are seeing promising development from their young defenseman, Nolan Allan, who recently scored his first NHL goal. Drafted 32nd overall in the 2021 NHL Draft, Allan has shown potential beyond his defensive skills, contributing five points in his first 26 games.

Allan's style of play has drawn comparisons to former Blackhawk Nicklas Hjalmarsson, known for his defensive prowess. With the team's focus on developing strong blue-liners, Allan's role is becoming increasingly important as the Blackhawks build a solid defensive core.