Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the Chicago Blackhawks rebuilding their roster?
After three seasons without the expected success, Stan Bowman and the Blackhawks officially announced a rebuild through a team press release. The move was widely rumored before it was confirmed.
What happens to Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane during the rebuild?
Toews and Kane remain on the roster but the rebuild is seen as wasting their prime years. Toews already expressed shock at the direction the team is headed.
Why did the Blackhawks trade Brandon Saad?
Saad was removed from the equation as part of the roster rebuild. Since he was still in his 20s, the move was seen as surprising, especially since he could have potentially stayed through a rebuild if he took a pay cut when his contract expired.
Is Jeremy Colliton going to be fired during the Blackhawks rebuild?
Colliton is expected to keep his job as long as Stan Bowman remains GM, since Bowman hired him in November 2018 and he is considered Bowman's guy. However, if pressure mounts on Bowman, Colliton could be the first to go.
Who are the remaining Blackhawks players from the 2010 Stanley Cup championship team?
Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, and Brent Seabrook are the last players remaining from the 2010 Stanley Cup team. Corey Crawford and Brandon Saad have already been removed from the roster.