Ep. 123: NHL Trade Deadline quietly passes for Blackhawks

The NHL Trade Deadline got crazy in the final minutes, but the Blackhawks stood pat as no deals came together. You’ll hear from GM Stan Bowman on why the Hawks didn’t make any moves and how they’ll attack improving the team this summer. Steve Konroyd and Pat Boyle break down the Hawks’ approach on deadline day, how the addition of Corey Crawford impacts the stretch run and take a look at some of the major trades that shook up the NHL on Monday.

0:45 – Surprised the Hawks stood pat at trade deadline?

2:00 – Did losses to Avalanche and Stars impact deadline moves?

3:45 – Stan Bowman addresses why the Blackhawks made no trades

5:45 – Hawks did business early with Strome and Caggiula

7:50 – Evaluating the Blackhawks crop of young defensemen

10:00 – What are the Hawks’ chances with 19 games left?

11:20 – Corey Crawford officially activated

13:20 – Vegas makes big splash landing Mark Stone

15:00 – Predators add Simmonds and Granlund

16:30 – Winnipeg aggressive in landing Hayes and other depth

18:30 – West Coast trip coming up for the Blackhawks

21:15 – Which Wild Card contenders in the West are for real?