Scotty Bowman Named The Chicago Blackhawks' Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations

The Chicago Blackhawks have named Scotty Bowman their senior advisor of hockey operations. Bowman spent the last 6 seasons as the Detroit Red Wings' special consultan. Scotty Bowman has won a total of 11 stanley cups as a coach for 30 years, a scout, and in the front office. He teams up with his son Stan Bowman, the Blackhawks' assistang general manager. Hopefully Scotty Bowman will help show the Blackhawks how to win, because he's proven in the past, he knows how to.

Big Splash: Blackhawks Sign Defensemen Brian Campbell

The Blackhawks have signed defensemen Brian Campbell to a 8 year 56.8 million dollar deal. Campbell was the cream of the crop of the defensemen in this free agent class. Many teams wanted him, and the Blackhawks somehow pulled it off. Brian will be earning 7.1 million per season which isn't as bad as the 8.5 million per season being reported before. Brian Campbell was traded to the San Jose Sharks from the Buffalo Sabres at the trade deadline. Camppbell posted 64 points netting 8 goals and had 54 assists. Brian Campbell will now quarterback the Blackhawks' power play and help are defense. Now we have a defensemen and a better goalie, things are looking bright Chicago. Dale Tallon has made the biggest splash in free agency so far (until Marian Hossa sign with somebody. Dale Tallon is having himself a day, and isn't overpaying.

Blackhawks Sign Goalie Cristobal Huet

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed goalie Cristobal Huet to a 4 year 22.5 million dollar deal. Cristobal Huet posted an outstanding 32-14-6 record. At age 32, Huet will be one of the Blackhawks' top 2 goalies. Huet won about 75% of his games last year. He started the year with the Montreal Canadiens and was traded to the Washington Capitals at the trade deadline. I love this signing, and it brings up a huge question. Since Patrick Lalime signed in Buffalo, is Nikolai Khabibulin on his way out of Chicago and is Corey Crawford up from AHL affiliate Rockford? Good job Dale Tallon.

Blackhawks To Pursue Unrestricted Free Agents Brian Campbell & Marian Hossa

With the July 1st (beginning of free agent signings) approaching, the Blackhawks are in need of a defensemen. Arguably the best defensemen available is Brian Campbell who spent last year with the Buffalo Sabres and then got traded to the San Jose Sharks. Campbell could get a contract getting up to 8 million dollars annually. Campbell is still interested in re-signing with the Sharks, but if no deal is reached, he'll have to test the market. The Blackhawks are under the salary cap with some money to spend. I would love to have Campbell on my team. Many other teams are going to puruse him but Dale Tallon may push for this stud. We also have right winger Marian Hossa, a scorer, the Blackhawks woul be in good shape with another scorer. He was a great player for many years with the Ottawa Senators. Like Campbell, Hossa was traded from the Atlanta Thrashers at the trade deadline to the Pittsburgh Penguins. He was very much involved in Pittsburgh's Stanley Cup run. Hossa had a total of 26 points in the playoffs, netting 12 goals and giving out 14 assists. He like Campbell will be expensive. Marian rejected a 7 year 49 million dollar deal from the Penguins, so he is planning to test the free agent market. I would also love Hossa on my team. The Blackhawks may only be able to afford one of these players. The Blackhawks may pursue other free agents also. If the Blackhawks sign one of these players, plan on your Blackhawks to have a playoff spot. Hopefully Dale Tallon can keep up his excellent work and strike a deal.

Blackhawks Re-sign Andrew Ladd To A 2 Year Deal

The Blackhawks have re-signed forward Andrew Ladd to a 2 year deal. Ladd scored 14 goals with 16 assists totalling 30 points last season with the Carolina Hurricanes and the Blackhawks. Ladd was acquired in the Tuomo Ruutu trade last season. Another great move by general manager Dale Tallon.

With the 11th Pick In the 2008 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks Select: Kyle Beach

The Blackhawks drafted left winger Kyle Beach in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in the 2008 NHL Draft with the 11th overall selection. Kyle Beach is a hard nosed player, some may refer to as a "goon". Beach gets several penalty minutes and has also been involved in several fights. He played with the Everett Silvertips of the WHL last year. He's coming off a sports hernia injury and has had a few concussions. He plays feisty and is agitating and physical. The Blackhawks need a big guy, and they got him. We'll see if he takes the ice on the pro level in October, but eventually he'll be an enforcer in the lineup.

Blackhawks Come To Terms With Burish, Byfuglien, and Wisniewski

The Blackhawks have come to terms with:






Adam Burish

Dustin Byfuglien

James Wisniewski


All 3 of these Hawks are definately team leaders. This year for sure, all 3 stuck up for their teammates. The players were restricted free agents, where they could've signed with another team and GM Dale Tallon could match another team's offer. They didn't test the market, so it appears Chicago is a great place to play hockey again. Next we need to get a defensemen and another scorer. Great moves on Dale Tallon's part, all 3 are worthy of deals to play in the UC.