The resurgence of the Blackhawks was dubbed by Forbes Magazine in 2009 as the "Greatest Sports-Business Turnaround Ever" and John McDonough played a big role in that. But his 13-year run as president came to an end on Monday after he was relieved of his duties.
McDonough’s legacy will never be forgotten in Chicago, but it was time for a change in leadership. So who could be his potential replacement?
Let’s first start with the internal candidates. But before we do, it’s important to note there are several layers to this situation and the primary one is what the front office structure could look like.