Honoring Eddie Olczyk's Time in Chicago: Best Calls and 1980's Highlights
Today, we are August 16th of 2022 and we are counting down the days by honoring players for their best jersey number! As today is August 16th, we will be honoring the Blackhawks best #16 of all-time. This career summary is brought to you by NBC Sports Chicago and their list of best Hawks of all-time ranked by their jersey numbers!
Sadly Eddie Olczyk's long time in Chicago, from playing for the organization to even announcing games with his legendary partner Pat Foley for many many years, the Hawks sadly did not renew Olczyk's contract and the two camps could not come to a agreement. Olczyk is now announcing for the Seattle Kraken.
Today, we will honor his time in Chicago! Brought to you by NBC Sports Chicago and their magnificent career summary on ''Eddie O''.
No. 16: Eddie Olczyk (C, 1984-87, 1998-2000)
Drafted No. 3 overall by his hometown team in the 1984 NHL Draft, Olczyk spent his first three seasons and last two seasons with the Blackhawks, where he produced 209 points (77 goals, 132 assists) in 322 regular-season games and 13 points (seven goals, six assists) in 22 postseason contests. Eddie O has cemented his legacy in Chicago as both a hockey player and broadcaster.
Let's take a look at his best on ice moments with the hawks and even his best calls.
Previously on HawksInsider
POLL |
AOUT 16 | 105 ANSWERS Honoring Eddie Olczyk's Time in Chicago: Best Calls and 1980's Highlights Did the Chicago Blackhawks make a large mistake not renewing Eddie Olczyk's contract? |
Yes | 42 | 40 % |
Double yes | 46 | 43.8 % |
No, it was time to move on! | 17 | 16.2 % |
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