A Look Into The Weirdest Start to a Rebuild EVER: The Chicago Blackhawks..
Today we will take a look into one of the weirdest starts to a rebuild ever, done by the chicago Blackhawks..
2021 season ended:
After failing to make the playoffs by nine points in 2021, the chicago Blackhawks held the 12th overall pick in the 2021 draft.
After that, the Blackhawks acquired Seth Jones in a horrifying trade.
To Chicago:
Seth Jones
2nd round pick
6th round pick
To Columbus:
Adam Boqvist
2021 12th overall pick
2021 44th overall pick
2022 1st round pick (6th overall)
Seth Jones signed a long term $9.5 million dollar contract, while Columbus drafted C.Sillinger, A.Heimosalmi and D.Jiricek, all who would be amazing for a rebuilding team (cough cough, Chicago).
The Blackhawks proceeded to acquire a former Vezina winner, Marc Andre Fleury for a low price of future considerations.
The Blackhawks than traded 23 year old Brandon Hagel to the Tampa Bay Lightning, who is the ideal age for a rebuilding team.
Despite the Blackhawks being in the �'win now'' mindset, they finished in 27th place with 68 points, being the 6th overall worst team, sold players off and a coach firing.
Proceeded to deal 24 year Old Alex DeBrincat at the NHL draft for a worse return than received for Brandon Hagel who was dealt prior.
Ottawa received:
Alex DeBrincat
Chicago received:
2022 7th overall pick
2022 39th overall pick
2024 3rd round pick
The Blackhawks also dealt 21 year old Kirby Dach to the Montreal Canadiens..
Canadiens received:
-Kirby Dach
Blackhawks received:
-2022 13th overall pick (selected Frank Nazar)
-2022 66th overall pick (selected Gavin Hayes)
Despite not having a first round pick, trading them all away in unnecessary deals, the Blackhawks did anything possible to acquire 3 2022 1st round picks, trading away DeBrincat, Dach and others.
A summary of youth dealt:
-Alex DeBrincat 24 years old
-Adam Boqvist 21 years old
-Brandon Hagel 23 years old
-Kirby Dach 21 years old
