Philipp Kurashev has struggled for the Blackhawks this season. Claus Andersen/Getty Images Share In half a season, Philipp Kurashev has gone from the Blackhawks’ second-leading scorer to an ...

The Chicago Blackhawks have given up on Philipp Kurashev ... just last season from Kurashev isn't anything new for the Blackhawks either after experiencing it from Taylor Raddysh last season.

The Chicago Blackhawks have officially hit the midway point of their season. Through 41 games, the team is 14-25-2 and their 30 points sit dead last in the NHL.

"It's just day by day, trying to improve the group — what we have right now — and not trying to look too far down the road," Sorensen said.

Despite one of the worst periods of hockey played by the Blackhawks, they managed to lose by 2 goals against a hot Red Wings team.