The Chicago Blackhawks, struggling at the bottom of the Central Division, recently faced criticism from within, notably from assistant captain Nick Foligno. <h2>Veteran Nick Foligno Criticizes Young Teammates</h2> Nick Foligno, a seasoned NHL player now with the Blackhawks, expressed his concerns about the team's younger players following a defeat to the St. Louis Blues. Foligno, addressing the media, emphasized the need for more commitment from his younger teammates. <q>Twenty games in you kind of understand the league a little bit – or you should...there's got to be a little bit more of a commitment to that.</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/JDietzSports/status/1728902651352670537'> </a></blockquote></div> The Blackhawks' roster includes three teenagers, notably Connor Bedard, the 18-year-old top draft pick and the league's youngest player, and eight players who are 21 or younger. Foligno's comments were directed at this group, highlighting a perceived lack of motivation and urgency. <q>Your hair should be on fire this whole year...you could be a big part of building this and being a part of the future of this.</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/JDietzSports/status/1728903722355544392'> </a></blockquote></div> The team's recent performance, including a loss to the Blues and six defeats in their last seven games, has brought these issues to the forefront. Connor Bedard, despite being a high-performing rookie with 10 goals and 7 assists in 18 games, was particularly noted for his performance in the recent loss. As Read on Blade of Steel - <a href='https://www.bladeofsteel.com/chicago-blackhawks/Respected-Veteran-Fed-Up-Calls-out-Team-Young-Players?fbclid=IwAR2TKMx6eAZY7uXnWjg3kkTSEqiRKMG-tHuhWW8TfhXBFT8k8hqC4-UlLI0' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Respected Veteran Fed Up, Calls out Team's Young Players</a>