I believe the smartest move Stan Bowman has made in the past five years was when he didn’t even flinch last season during the month leading up to the trade deadline. Rather than buy into a playoff spot that was not guaranteed, Bowman kept his draft picks and his prospects to himself. I would like to see Bowman do the same again this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks have been good. I am not trying to downplay their great play the last few months, rather I just don’t think it is in the team’s best interest to give up something big.