{"id":40689,"date":"2019-01-28T10:45:09","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T15:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=40689"},"modified":"2019-01-28T10:45:09","modified_gmt":"2019-01-28T15:45:09","slug":"roster-problems-chicago-blackhawks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2019\/01\/28\/roster-problems-chicago-blackhawks\/","title":{"rendered":"Roster Problems Await The Chicago Blackhawks Post-Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> current roster problems this season have been related to their struggling<\/a> defence corps, penalty killing, and goaltending<\/a>. On the bright side, they had two straight wins prior to the NHL All-Star break which vaulted them from dead last<\/a> to 27th in the NHL. That position will certainly be short-lived as the Blackhawks have their bye week up next. Once they return to action on February 1st the team will seek to continue<\/a> their winning ways.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately what awaits general manager Stan Bowman after the season is even bigger roster problems. Bowman will be facing a tough off-season<\/a> with his anchor contracts, numerous restricted free agents (RFA’s), and uncertainty in goal.<\/p>\n

Roster Problems Await The Chicago Blackhawks<\/h1>\n

Chicago Blackhawks Under Contract 2019-20<\/h3>\n

We’re breaking down the Blackhawks currently under contract for next season. We’ll list their age, salary, and any non-movement clauses. This will be the roster the team must build on to be competitive next season.<\/p>\n

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