During the 2023-24 season, Chicago Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson thrived. In 82 games, he set new career highs with 22 goals and 35 points in 82 games. This was after he scored nine goals and set a previous career-high with 30 points in 78 games with Chicago in 2022-23.
Due to how well he immediately fit into the Blackhawks' system, Dickinson earned a two-year, $8.5 million contract extension with the Blackhawks in January of the 2023-24 campaign. His extension started this past season, and unfortunately, it was a tough year for the Georgetown, Ontario native.
In 59 games this past season with the Blackhawks, Dickinson recorded just seven goals, nine assists, and a minus-11 rating. Overall, the 2013 first-round pick's offense noticeably dropped in 2024-25, and his goal from here will now be to bounce back next season.
When looking at Dickinson's first two seasons with the Blackhawks, there is reason to believe that he can get things back on track. He has shown in the past with Chicago that he can produce decent secondary offensive production, and this was especially the case in 2023-24. While expecting him to score 22 goals again may be a big ask, him reaching the 30-point mark again should not be ruled out. If he does, it would be good for a Blackhawks club that is hoping to take a step forward in 2025-26.
Nevertheless, it is going to be very fascinating to see what kind of season Dickinson has next year. The potential for him to get his offense back up and continue to be a smart defensive center is undoubtedly there.
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