CHICAGO (AP) Following a second straight first-round playoff flop last April, the Chicago Blackhawks responded with roster changes that cut all the way to their core of high-priced stars.
Chicago reacquired fan favorites Patrick Sharp and Brandon Saad in the process. Both may end up back in familiar spots, even if general manager Stan Bowman says it’s time for the Blackhawks to come up with a fresh recipe for Stanley Cup success.
”We’re trying to create some new chemistry and some different looks next year,” Bowman said Friday at the Blackhawks’ fan convention. ”We’re trying not to look backwards.