September 15, 2011
Chicago Blackhawks: Reflecting on the Departures of 2010
Now that the prospect tournament has come to a close the Chicago Blackhawks can be optimistic about the future of the team and the quality of players in the system. Eventually, Hawk fans will understand and appreciate the moves that had to happen in the summer of 2010.
After the Hawks won their first Stanley Cup in 49 years there were a number of changes on the horizon. Former Blackhawks’ General Manager Dale Tallon architected a team front-loaded with lucrative contracts. When Stanley Cup bonuses kicked in the Hawks were up against a wall and new GM Stan Bowman had to make a number of moves.
The average Hawk fan was dumbfounded that the organization would deal such quality players. However, in the cap era of the NHL you have to play by the rules and Bowman had to prioritize certain core players.
A number of key players and fan favorites had to depart for other clubs. A little over a year later, here is a reflective look back at nine players that left the Hawks in 2010 and where their careers have taken them since.
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Tags: 2010, Blackhawks, Chicago, Departures, Reflecting
