Chicago Blackhawks Morning Links- Christmas Eve

Good morning Chicago Blackhawks fans! We are one day away from free agency officially opening, and for some teams and fans of teams it feels like Christmas Eve. 

The Chicago Blackhawks of course still have a move or two up their sleeve one would think with the Stan Bowman edict that he’s upset and things aren’t going to stay the same.

He’s already moved Niklas Hjalmarsson away for youth on the D-line and reacquired Brandon Saad to apparently wake up Jonathan Toews from two seasons of a million wingers.

So the question is will Marcus Kruger get moved tomorrow after his signing bonus kicks in which has been the long rumored trade with the Vegas Golden Knights.  All the tea leaves point to that move getting done.

For me as a Blackhawk fan, how does that make the team any better, and with the Marian Hossa not playing this year does it even have to be done for the salary cap.  Stan seems to have an outline that Rocky and John have approved so it will be wait and see time this weekend and early into next week.

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Stan has made some bold moves, but I’m not sure that the team is any better because of them just yet!

Here are some morning links to start your Friday! 

There are a lot of fresh faces in the Chicago Blackhawks system after the 2017 NHL draft (Blackhawks)

Build your own Chicago Blackhawks dream team simulation (Second City)

Yesterday was a big day in the memory banks for Chris Chelios fans (Committed Indians)

Anton Forsberg hopes to be the next big time backup goalie in Chicago (Sun-Times)

Brandon Saad was shocked by the trade but happy to be back with the Chicago Blackhawks (CBS Chicago)

What are the ideal fits for the 2017 NHL free agent class (Bleacher Report)

Why the Dallas Stars could use Justin Williams (Blackout Dallas)

Here are some trade targets for the Nashville Predators (On The Forecheck)

Why Steve Mason won’t be returning to the Philadelphia Flyers (Pro Hockey Talk)

What is next for Scott Hartnell after buyout (Puck Daddy)