Malcolm Subban #30, Chicago Blackhawks Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
With the Chicago Blackhawks in rebuild mode, Stan Bowman wasn’t ready to sign a veteran goalie. Instead, he opted to give some youngsters a chance to earn the spot. Sending a clear message that the Blackhawks’ window had passed, Bowman could afford a year without results.
What was necessary, though, was a clear determination of player abilities and direction for the future. So, have any of the Blackhawks goalies staked their claim to the number one spot between the pipes?
An interesting question for sure, and sadly, a question without concrete answers.