Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tommy Wingels from in Chicago?
Tommy Wingels is from Wilmette, a suburb of Chicago.
How many goals did Tommy Wingels score last season?
Wingels scored only 7 goals and tallied 12 points total during the 2016-17 season, which was his lowest output since 2011-12.
What teams did Tommy Wingels play for before joining the Blackhawks?
Wingels played his first six professional seasons with the San Jose Sharks before finishing the 2016-17 season with the Ottawa Senators.
What role will Tommy Wingels play for the Blackhawks?
Wingels will serve as a solid depth option playing a bottom-six defensive role for the Hawks.
Could Marcus Kruger be traded now that the Blackhawks signed Tommy Wingels?
Yes, Wingels' arrival increases the likelihood that Marcus Kruger and his $3.083 million cap hit will be traded at some point this offseason.