The city of Chicago hosted its first NHL draft in 57 years this weekend. The draft itself was a huge success. Chicago set an NHL fanfest record of 47,514 people. That includes people inside and outside the Chicago Blackhawks’ United Center. I would not be surprised if Chicago hosts the NHL draft again soon because of the glowing reviews it received.
While hosting the draft was a success, the offseason for the Blackhawks has been one of turmoil and loss. Let’s take a look the Blackhawks’ offseason moves as whole.
The Blackhawks themselves might be putting a weaker product on the ice next season compared to last.