Blackhawks roster outlook for 2017-18
Signed through 2020-21 ($4.55 million cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 64 games, 22 goals, 23 assists, 45 points, plus-9.
A foot injury derailed his season and he wasn’t the same in the playoffs. Will be an integral part of core going forward.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune) By Chris Hine
Chicago Tribune
A look at the Blackhawks roster now, and what it might look like next season.
Unrestricted free agent.
2016-17 stats: 80 games, 5 goals, 12 assists, 17 points, plus-12.
Veteran has family planted in Chicago and would return at a discounted rate, like he did this season for $2.25 million, so long as the deal isn’t too low.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Signed through 2019-20 ($6 million cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 55 games, 32-18-4, 2.55 GAA, .918 save percentage.
Has cemented himself as a top-tier goaltender in the league and should be in net the next few years, much to the chagrin of some fans.
(Mark Humphrey / AP)
Unrestricted free agent.
2016-17 stats: 32 games, 27-18-5 record, 2.38 GAA, .924 save percentage.
Darling will likely command a big payday and a chance to be somebody’s No. 1 goaltender. Be prepared to say goodbye to the Lemont native.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Unrestricted free agent.
2016-17 stats: 46 games, 0 goals, 1 assist, 1 point, minus-6.
Took less money to stay with Hawks two seasons ago, had an injury-riddled season, but could be a cheap depth forward again next year.
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Signed through 2018-19 ($872,500 cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 38 games, 2 goals, 3 assists, 5 points, plus-3.
Showed flashes of promise early before spending most of second half in Rockford. Could be a regular on the blue line next season.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Signed through 2017-18 season ($863,333 cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 76 games, 19 goals, 12 assists, 31 points, plus-13.
Had a rough playoffs, but figures to play a key role next season thanks to his versatility and newfound scoring ability.
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Signed through 2017-18 season ($925,000 cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 12 games, 1 goal, 3 assists, 4 points, plus-3.
Looked the part in his first stint in the NHL out of Yale. Expect him to start next season on the roster.
(Mark J. Terrill / AP)
Signed through 2017-18 ($717,500 cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 49 games, 6 goals, 8 assists, 14 points, minus-1.
Has great speed but would need to develop more scoring punch and strength if he wants to stick around next season.
(David Zalubowski / AP)
Signed through 2018-19 ($4.1 million cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 73 games, 5 goals, 13 assists, 18 points, plus-12.
One of toughest players on the team, set a career high in blocked shots and is an anchor of the Hawks’ blue line.
(David Banks / AP)
Restricted free agent.
2016-17 stats: 29 games, 1 goal, 0 assists, 1 point, minus-12.
A deadline acquisition who didn’t develop quite how Hawks hoped. But Stan Bowman is high on him, and Hawks may give him another look.
(Nathan Denette / AP)
Signed through 2022-23 ($10.5 million cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 82 games, 34 goals, 55 assists, 89 points, plus-11.
Had another head-turning season and figures to be in the running for the Art Ross Trophy again after losing out to Connor McDavid.
(Mark Humphrey / AP)
Signed through 2022-23 ($5.5 million cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 80 games, 6 goals, 47 assists, 53 points, plus-22.
Former Norris Trophy winner is still a top defenseman, but will he begin showing signs of age at 34?
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)
Restricted free agent.
2016-17 stats: 50 games, 2 goals, 6 assists, 8 points, plus-1.
Showed signs of promise. With questions on the blue line, the Hawks would like to have him back for another season.
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Signed through 2018-19 ($750,000 cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 47 games, 6 goals, 10 assists, 16 points, plus-15.
Solidified his spot in second half of season and should be valuable defensive center if Hawks have to make Marcus Kruger a salary-cap casualty.
(David Banks / AP)
Signed through 2018-19 ($3.083 million cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 70 games, 5 goals, 12 assists, 17 points, plus-7.
Unlikely he’ll beback. The Hawks need to make room for Artemi Panarin’s contract and Kruger’s deal is a prime candidate to be moved for cap space.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Signed through 2018-19 ($925,000 cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 33 games, 4 goals, 3 assists, 7 points, plus-2.
Young winger showed promise early before knee injury stunted his development, but could play a significant role again next season.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Unrestricted free agent.
2016-17 stats: 52 games, 2 goals, 7 assists, 9 points, minus-4.
Coming off an injury-plagued campaign, but could still command a salary likely out of reach for the Hawks.
(Joel Auerbach / AP)
Signed through 2018-19 ($6 million cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 82 games, 31 goals, 43 assists, 74 points, plus-18.
Extension kicks in, plus will have additional cap hit of around $2.5 million because of bonuses from this season. Will be an important goal scorer so long he’s in Chicago.
(David Zalubowski / AP)
Restricted free agent.
2016-17 stats: 82 games, 22 goals, 22 assists, 44 points, plus-14.
Due a raise over his $875,000 salary after a career year, but can Hawks make enough room to keep him aboard?
(Mark Humphrey / AP)
Restricted free agent.
2016-17 stats: 68 games, 4 goals, 4 assists, 8 points, minus-4.
Had a strong year as a bottom-line forward for a salary of only $575,000. Would be a good fit to round out forward depth if he signs a similar deal.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Signed through 2023-24 ($6.875 million cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 79 games, 3 goals, 36 assists, 39 points, plus-9.
Seabrook is a mainstay and his contract, plus his no-movement clause, would make him hard to move even if Hawks wanted.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Signed through 2018-19 ($925,000 cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 61 games, 6 goals, 22 assists, 28 points, plus-10.
Had a strong second-half and will be an important player whose development will be a major storyline next season.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Signed through 2022-23 ($10.5 million cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 21 goals, 37 assists, 58 points, plus-7.
Captain had an up-and-down year by his standards but is still vital in almost every facet.
(Mark Humphrey / AP)
Signed through 2017-18 ($700,000 cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 50 games, 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 points, minus-6.
Veteran is a significant voice in the Hawks room and will likely be back to provide that again next season.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
Signed through 2017-18 ($825,000 cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 58 games, 5 goals, 11 assists, 16 points, plus-17.
Versatile defenseman has seen the ice a lot the last two seasons but could be a candidate for the Vegas Golden Knights to take in expansion draft.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Chris Hine is a sports writer for the Chicago Tribune, covering the Blackhawks. Hine previously covered football and men’s basketball at Illinois and Notre Dame prior to becoming the Blackhawks beat writer starting with the 2015-16 season. Prior to the Tribune, Hine served as a sports writing intern at the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times after graduating from Notre Dame in 2009. Hine’s father, Chet, coached men’s basketball for 33 seasons at Bishop Hoban High School in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and was one of the winningest coaches in Pennsylvania upon his exit from coaching. Hine is a self-described pop music and TV aficionado and when he’s not watching sports, you might find him playing Carole King songs on his piano or writing his own admittedly mediocre songs.
