On Jan. 31, the Chicago Bears introduced new general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus, per a press release.
One of the most pressing challenges that they will face is revitalizing a struggling offense. Under previous coach Matt Nagy, the Bears ranked ninth, 29th, 22nd and 27th in scoring, and 21st, 29th, 26th and 24th in total yards the past four seasons.
"We want an attacking, effort-based offense that has great mental focus and intensity, and we're going to measure every single one of those," Eberflus said.
The development of promising young quarterback Justin Fields is key to the Bears sustaining success. Other key skill-position players under contract with the Bears through at least 2022 include running back David Montgomery, receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Cole Kmet.
The Chicago Blackhawks (16-22-7) lost to the Vancouver Canucks (20-19-6) 3-1 on Jan. 31 at the United Center.
Connor Murphy scored the lone Chicago tally with a tick under seven minutes to play. Marc-Andre Fleury made 29 saves in the home loss.
Chicago hosts the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, Feb. 2the third meeting in 11 days between the two teams.