Stan Bowman, Chicago Blackhawks (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
As the NHL/NHLPA have tentatively agreed to return to the Olympics (barring any severe COVID-19 restrictions), Stan Bowman will lead two teams with high expectations the Blackhawks and team USA.
Stan Bowman… Honestly, I could say a lot about him historically and using current bias at the same time.
Historically, he made dumb decisions that caused the Blackhawks dynasty to completely collapse after a pathetic 2017 postseason, then fired legendary coach Joel Quenneville a day and a half after his nephew’s death. He would waste close to four years of prime Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, but also the remaining years of Duncan Keith’s value as a number-one defenseman.