Over the past few seasons, Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman has put his own spin on the rebuilding project that former headmaster Dale Tallon had begun back at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Bowman has taken players that Tallon acquired, such as Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, and Jonathan Toews, and formed a team around them that ended up winning a Stanley Cup and coming … [Read more...] about Patrick Sharp’s Extension Another Example of Stan Bowman’s Savvy Vision
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Chicago Blackhawks 2011 Draft Picks
Stan Bowman’s Blackhawks Roster Blow-up Backfiring Big Time
The party is over now. It's truly headache and hangover time, Chicago Blackhawks fans. Sure, four points to reach the playoffs isn't an insurmountable obstacle, but jumping three teams probably is. Mostly because it's hard to imagine them playing that much better down the stretch of this hockey season than they have so far. Barring a major trade, this is who they really are … [Read more...] about Stan Bowman’s Blackhawks Roster Blow-up Backfiring Big Time
Greater Understanding the Blackhawks Salary Cap Mess/Roster Implosion
Blackhawks Trade Versteeg, Contradicting Previous “No More Trades” Statement
What a difference five days can make in the world of the Chicago Blackhawks' GM Stan Bowman. Here's what was written by Chicago Breaking Sports on June 25th. Note the Bowman quotes: Bowman said Friday that despite the rumors, many of which focused on winger Kris Versteeg, the Hawks don't have to make any more deals to clear space under the salary cap to sign key restricted … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Trade Versteeg, Contradicting Previous “No More Trades” Statement
An Exclusive with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman Part2
During the 2008 offseason, I had an exclusive in the office of current Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman, who was Asst. GM, Hockey Operations at the time. Stan was born in Montreal where his father Scotty Bowman, the all-time winningest head coach in NHL history, was coaching at the time. Here are some of the highlights of that conversation; including many statements that have … [Read more...] about An Exclusive with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman Part2
Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman (Exclusive Interview)
During the 2008 offseason, I had an exclusive in the office of current Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman, who was Asst. GM, Hockey Operations at the time. Stan was born in Montreal where his father Scotty Bowman, the all-time winningest head coach in NHL history, was coaching at the time. Here are some of the highlights of that conversation; including many statements that have … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman (Exclusive Interview)