The Chicago Blackhawks finished the 2015-16 season earlier than they wanted to, and it was evident that the core of the team was beginning to age. In the offseason, general manager Stan Bowman made it known that the franchise would make the effort to focus more on internal development and growth.
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In those efforts, players like Nick Schmaltz, Vince Hinostroza and Tyler Motte have broken through to impress the front office and have made an impact already for the Blackhawks early in the season.
The future looks bright for Chicago, and even brighter when looking to the prospects still to make their professional debuts in the years to come.