As we go into the deadline, the Chicago Blackhawks have started Year 1 of the infamous RETOOL...
Losing Bryan Bickell, Andrew Shaw, Teuvo Teravainen, Brad Richards, Patrick Sharp, Johnny Oduya over the past two years have been a massive blow to roster....
With no attractive pieces to sell at the deadline, the Blackhawks will continue to ride out the season and hope their prospects develop in the minors and are ready for a big role next season...
Projected 2017-18 roster barring any FA signings / trades / retirements
David Pastrnak - Jonathan Toews - Patrick Kane
Richard Panik - Nick Schmaltz - Marian Hossa
Brett Connolly - Artem Anisimov - Vince Hinostroza
Joakim Nordstrom - Marcus Kruger - Alex Debrincat
Duncan Keith - Brent Seabrook
Niklas Hjalmarsson - Erik Gustafsson
Michal Kempny - Trevor van Riemsdyk
Gustav Forsling
Corey Crawford
Scott Darling