The 2016–17

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was the 91st season for the

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, a franchise that was established on September 25 ^th, 1926. The Blackhawks finished the season with 109 points to win the Central Division and the best record in the Western Conference. As a result, they received the No. 1 seed in the West of the

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, but were swept in the first round by the eventual Stanley Cup runner-up

Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators (commonly referred to as the Preds) are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference, and ha ...

. Following the playoff loss, general manager Stan Bowman stated that the playoff loss was unacceptable and vowed that changes would be made.

Patrick Kane Patrick Timothy Kane II (born November 19, 1988) is an American professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Blackhawks selected him with the first overall pick ...

led the Blackhawks in scoring with 89 points and 34 goals. The Blackhawks had six players score 20 or more goals, Kane,

Artemi Panarin Artemi Sergeyevich Panarin (russian: Арте́мий Серге́евич Пана́рин; born 30 October 1991), nicknamed the "Breadman", or simply "Bread", is a Russian professional ice hockey winger and alternate captain for the New York ...

(31),

Marian Hossa Marian may refer to: People * Mari people, a Finno-Ugric ethnic group in Russia * Marian (given name), a list of people with the given name * Marian (surname), a list of people so named Places *Marian, Iran (disambiguation) * Marian, Queensland ...

(26),

Artem Anisimov Artem Alekseevich Anisimov (russian: Артём Алексеевич Анисимов; born 24 May 1988) is a Russian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League (AHL). Anisimo ...

(22), Richard Panik (22), and

Jonathan Toews Jonathan Bryan Toews ( ; born April 29, 1988) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed "Captain Serious", Toews was selected by the Blackhawks with the t ...

(21). Goaltender

Corey Crawford Corey Crawford (born December 31, 1984) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Nicknamed "Crow" by teammates and fans, he played his entire professional career with the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL), w ...

led the Blackhawks with 32 wins.

Standings

Schedule and results

Pre-season

Regular season

Detailed records

Playoffs

Player statistics

Final stats

Skaters

Goaltenders

^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Blackhawks. Stats reflect time with Blackhawks only.
^‡Left team mid-season. Stats reflect time with Blackhawks only.

Awards and honours

Awards

Milestones

Records

Transactions

The Blackhawks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2016–17 season.

Trades

;Notes

Free agents acquired

Free agents lost

Claimed via waivers

Lost via waivers

Lost via retirement

Player signings

Detailed transaction list

Source

Off-season

* April 29, 2016 – Agreed to terms with F Luke Johnson on a three-year contract. * May 11, 2016 – Agreed to terms with D

Gustav Forsling Gustav Forsling (born 12 June 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Forsling was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the fifth round (126th overall) of the 2014 NHL E ...

on a three-year contract. * May 24, 2016 – Agreed to terms with G Lars Johansson, D Michal Kempny and F Martin Lundberg on one-year contracts. * June 15, 2016 – Agreed to terms with G

Mac Carruth Macmillan Carruth (born March 25, 1992) is an American ice hockey goaltender who is currently signed to Danish Metal Ligaen side Herning Blue Fox. He most recently played for UK EIHL side Cardiff Devils. Carruth was selected by the Chicago Black ...

on a one-year contract. * June 15, 2016 – Agreed to terms with F Richard Panik on a one-year contract. * June 19, 2016 – Agreed to terms with F Nick Schmaltz on a three-year contract. * June 23, 2016 – Agreed to terms with F Dennis Rasmussen on a one-year contract. * June 30, 2016 – Agreed to terms with F

Brandon Mashinter Brandon Mashinter (born September 20, 1988) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left wing. He is currently a free agent. Playing career In 2004, Mashinter was drafted in the 6th round of the Ontario Hockey League, 116th overall by the Sarnia ...

and D

Michal Rozsival Michal (; he, מיכל , gr, Μιχάλ) was, according to the first Book of Samuel, a princess of the United Kingdom of Israel; the younger daughter of King Saul, she was the first wife of David (), who later became king, first of Juda ...

on one-year contracts * July 1, 2016 – Agreed to terms with D Brian Campbell and Fs

Sam Carrick Sam Carrick (born February 4, 1992) is a Canadians, Canadian professional ice hockey centre (ice hockey), centre who currently plays with the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the fif ...

, Spencer Abbott and Pierre-Cedric Labrie on one-year contracts. Named Will Chukerman media relations assistant. * July 6, 2016 – Agreed to terms with F

Jordin Tootoo Jordin John Kudluk Tootoo (; born February 2, 1983) is a Canadian former professional hockey player, who played for the Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils and Chicago Blackhawks. Of Inuit, Ukrainian and English descent, h ...

on a one-year contract. * July 7, 2016 – Named

Derek King Derek King (born February 11, 1967) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey Winger (ice hockey), left winger who currently serves as an assistant coach for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League. King played 14 seasons in the ...

assistant coach for Rockford (AHL). * July 15, 2016 – Agreed to terms with F Mark McNeill on a one-year contract. * September 26, 2016 – Agreed to terms with F Alexandre Fortin on a three-year contract. * September 26, 2016 – Released Fs Tyler Barnes, Bryn Chyzyk, Jeremy Langlois, Trevor Mingoia, Evan Mosey; D Jonathan Carlsson, Nick Mattson and G Eric Levine from their tryout agreements. Released F Radovan Bondra, John Dahlstrom, Nathan Noel and Roy Radke from training camp and returned them to their junior hockey teams. * September 30, 2016 – Agreed to terms with F Graham Knott on a three-year contract.

October

* October 1, 2016 – Assigned F Kyle Baun, D

Dillon Fournier Dillon Fournier (born June 15, 1994) is a Canadian retired ice hockey defenceman. He formerly played for the Indy Fuel in the ECHL as a prospect for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is now defensive partners with Al ...

, D Carl Dahlstrom and D Nolan Valleau to Rockford (AHL). Released F

Alex DeBrincat Alexander DeBrincat (born December 18, 1997) is an American professional ice hockey Winger (ice hockey), right winger for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the second round, 39t ...

and F Graham Knott from training camp. * October 2, 2016 – Assigned G Mac Carruth to Rockford (AHL). * October 3, 2016 – Assigned Fs Luke Johnson,

Tanner Kero Tanner James Kero (born July 24, 1992) is an American professional ice hockey player for the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League (AHL). He has formerly played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas St ...

and Martin Lundberg; D Erik Gustafsson,

Robin Norell Robin Norell (born February 18, 1995) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the IK Oskarshamn of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Norell was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the fourth round (111th ov ...

and

Ville Pokka Ville Pokka (born June 3, 1994) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman, who currently plays for Färjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Playing career Pokka played with Kärpät in the SM-Liiga during the 2010–11 season. He ...

, and G Lars Johansson to Rockford (AHL). Released Fs Chris DeSousa and Jake Dowell from their tryout agreements. * October 4, 2016 – Assigned Fs Spencer Abbott, Sam Carrick and Pierre-Cedric Labrie and D Viktor Svedberg and

Cameron Schilling Ernest Cameron Schilling (born October 7, 1988), is an Americans, American professional ice hockey defenceman, defenseman currently playing with Djurgårdens IF Hockey, Djurgårdens IF in the HockeyAllsvenskan (Allsv). Playing career Undrafted, S ...

to Rockford (AHL). * October 7, 2016 – Recalled D Viktor Svedberg and D Ville Pokka from Rockford (AHL). * October 9, 2016 – Assigned D Dillon Fournier, Ville Pokka and Viktor Svedberg to Rockford (AHL). * October 10, 2016 – Assigned F Alexandre Fortin to Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL) and G Ivan Nalimov to Vladivostok (KHL). Placed F

Andrew Desjardins Andrew is the English form of a given name common in many countries. In the 1990s, it was among the top ten most popular names given to boys in English-speaking countries. "Andrew" is frequently shortened to "Andy" or "Drew". The word is derived ...

on injured reserve. * October 11, 2016 – Assigned Fs Brandon Mashinter and Mark McNeill to Rockford (AHL).

November

* November 6, 2016 – Placed F

Trevor van Riemsdyk Trevor van Riemsdyk (born July 24, 1991) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He won the Stanley Cup in 2015, his rookie season, with the Chicago Blackhawks and has ...

on injured reserve. Activated F Andrew Desjardins from injured reserve. * November 7, 2016 – Agreed to terms with F DeBrincat on a three-year contract.

December

* December 2, 2016 – Placed F

on injured reserve, retroactive to Nov. 24. Activated Trevor van Riemsdyk from injured reserve. * December 4, 2016 – Recalled G Lars Johansson from Rockford (AHL). Assigned F Nick Schmaltz to Rockford. * December 6, 2016 – Placed G

on injured reserve, retroactive to Saturday. * December 13, 2016 – Activated F Jonathan Toews from injured reserve. * December 22, 2016 – Placed F

on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 18. Recalled F Tanner Kero from Rockford (AHL). * December 27, 2016 – Activated F Artem Anisimov from injured reserve. Placed F

on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 20. * December 28, 2016 – Agreed to terms with F

on a two-year contract extension.

January

* January 1, 2017 – Placed F Marcus Kruger on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 30. * January 4, 2017 – Assigned F Tyler Motte to Rockford (AHL). Recalled F Spencer Abbott from Rockford (AHL). * January 5, 2017 – Activated F Marian Hossa from injured reserve. * January 6, 2017 – Assigned D Gustav Forsling and F Spencer Abbott to Rockford (AHL). * January 14, 2017 – Recalled F Nick Schmaltz from Rockford (AHL). * January 21, 2017 – Acquired F

Michael Latta Michael Latta (born May 25, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for Färjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Latta was selected by the Nashville Predator ...

from the Los Angeles Kings for D Cameron Schilling. * January 24, 2017 – Activated F Marcus Kruger from injured reserve. * January 29, 2017 – Placed D Michal Rozsival on injured reserve, retroactive to Jan. 25. Recalled D Gustav Forsling from Rockford (AHL).

February

* February 12, 2017 – Reassigned D Gustav Forsling and Fs Vinnie Hinostroza, Tanner Kero, and Nick Schmaltz to Rockford (AHL). Activated D Michal Roszival from injured reserve. * February 16, 2017 – Recalled Fs Tanner Kero, and Nick Schmaltz from Rockford (AHL). * February 19, 2017 – Recalled F Vinnie Hinostroza from Rockford (AHL). * February 23, 2017 – Agreed to terms with G Jeff Glass on a two-year contract through the 2017–18 season. * February 24, 2017 – Acquired F Tomas Jurco from Detroit Red Wings for a 2017 third-round draft pick. Reassigned F Vinnie Hinostroza to Rockford (AHL). * February 25, 2017 – Assigned G Jeff Glass to Rockford (AHL) * February 26, 2017 – Recalled G Lars Johansson from Rockford (AHL) * February 27, 2017 – Assigned G Lars Johansson to Rockford (AHL)

Draft picks

Below are the Chicago Blackhawks' selections at the

2016 NHL Entry Draft The 2016 NHL Entry Draft was the 54th NHL Entry Draft. The draft was held on June 24–25, 2016 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The first three selections were Auston Matthews going to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Patrik Laine go ...

, to be held on June 24–25, 2016 at the

First Niagara Center KeyBank Center is a multipurpose indoor arena located in Buffalo, New York. Originally known as Marine Midland Arena, the venue has since been named HSBC Arena and First Niagara Center. Home to the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League ...

in Buffalo. ;Notes * The

' first-round pick went to the

Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games in Wells ...

as the result of a trade on June 24, 2016, that sent a first and third-round pick both in 2016 (18th and 79th overall) to Winnipeg in exchange for a second-round pick in 2016 (36th overall) and this pick. :Winnipeg previously acquired this pick from Chicago as the result of a trade on February 25, 2016, that sent

Andrew Ladd Andrew Joseph Ladd (born December 12, 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger for the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Atlanta Thrashers, Winn ...

, Jay Harrison and

Matt Fraser Matthew John Fraser (born May 20, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left wing. He is currently under contract with EC KAC of the ICE Hockey League (ICEHL). He has previously played in the National Hockey League for the Dallas Stars ...

to Chicago in exchange for Marko Dano, a conditional third-round pick in

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and this pick. * The

Montreal Canadiens The Montreal CanadiensEven in English, the French spelling is always used instead of ''Canadians''. The French spelling of ''Montréal'' is also sometimes used in the English media. (french: link=no, Les Canadiens de Montréal), officially ...

' second-round pick went to the

as the result of a trade on June 24, 2016, that sent

Andrew Shaw Andrew Shaw may refer to: *Andrew Shaw (businessman), president and CEO of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra * Andrew Shaw (golfer) (1898–1983), former professional golfer *Andrew Shaw (ice hockey) (born 1991), Canadian ice hockey player *Andrew Sha ...

to Montreal in exchange for Minnesota's second-round pick in 2016 (45th overall) and this pick. * The

Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Wild competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference and play their home games at the Xcel Ener ...

's second-round pick went to the

as the result of a trade on June 24, 2016, that sent

to Montreal in exchange for a second-round pick in 2016 (39th overall) and this pick. :Montreal previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on July 1, 2014, that sent

Josh Gorges Joshua Daniel Gorges (born August 14, 1984) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenseman. He is of German ancestry; his grandparents immigrated from Germany to Canada. Gorges played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the San Jose ...

to Buffalo in exchange for this pick. :Buffalo previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 5, 2014, that sent

Matt Moulson Matthew Keith Moulson (born November 1, 1983) is a Canadian former ice hockey left winger. Moulson played 650 games in the National Hockey League (NHL), the majority of which were spent with the New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres. Playing ca ...

and

Cody McCormick Cody McCormick (born April 18, 1983) is a Canadian former ice hockey player and coach. He is of European and First Nations descent, with both Oneida and Chippewa/Ojibway ancestors. Cody McCormick is from London, Ontario Canada and has played for C ...

to Minnesota in exchange for Torrey Mitchell, Winnipeg's second-round pick in

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and this pick. * The

New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home ...

' second-round pick went to the

as the result of a trade on June 15, 2016, that sent

Teuvo Teravainen Teuvo is a masculine given name predominantly found in Finland. Individuals bearing the name include: * Teuvo Aura (1912–1999), Finnish politician *Teuvo Hakkarainen (born 1960), Finnish politician and member of Finnish Parliament * Teuvo Hatun ...

and

Bryan Bickell Bryan Bickell (born March 9, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played for the Chicago Blackhawks and the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2 ...

to Carolina in exchange for Chicago's third-round pick in

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and this pick. :Carolina previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 28, 2016, that sent

Eric Staal Eric Craig Staal (born October 29, 1984) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Buffalo ...

to New York in exchange for

Aleksi Saarela Aleksi Saarela (born 7 January 1997) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing with the SCL Tigers of the National League (NL). He was originally selected 89th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Ran ...

, a second-round pick in

and this pick. * The

' second-round pick went to the

as the result of a trade on February 27, 2015, that sent

Kimmo Timonen Kimmo Samuel Timonen (born 18 March 1975) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, and Chicago Blackhawks. Timonen had ...

to Chicago in exchange for a second-round pick in

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and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade). The condition – Philadelphia will receive a second-round pick in 2016 if Chicago advances to the

2015 Stanley Cup Finals The 2015 Stanley Cup Finals was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) season, and the culmination of the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs. The Western Conference champion Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Eastern Conference ch ...

with Timonen playing in at least 50% of the Blackhawks' playoff games – was converted on May 30, 2015. * The

New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference ( ...

' fourth-round pick went to

as the result of a trade on June 25, 2016, that sent Columbus' fourth-round pick in 2016 (95th overall) to New York in exchange for a sixth-round pick in

and this pick.

References

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