Some of the biggest names in hockey writing got together Sunday night for their annual fantasy auction draft.
The usual NHL stars were put up early and the bidding wars commenced. Some of the Blackhawks were already on rosters as keepers, but Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Artem Anisimov were among the free agents who were auctioned off early. Patrick Sharp drew some interest. Alex DeBrincat was intriguing enough for a handful of bids to come in.
Late into the night, Blackhawks second-year forward Nick Schmaltz was nominated for a minimum bid. Another person increased the bid by the minimum amount and then another bid was placed at another minimum increase.