Kantserov Is Racing the Clock From Russia to the Blackhawks

Roman Kantserov is moving with a purpose, and Chicago likes the pace. The Blackhawks prospect is trying to shorten the usual wait between Russia and the NHL, which always comes with a little paperwork, patience, and front-office chess. For a team still building, that kind of acceleration matters because every month a prospect is closer to real NHL minutes is a month the roster picture gets clearer.