NEWSLETTER
The Chicago Blackhawks host the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight, but we can talk about that later today. For this edition of the morning bullets, I want to recap the events that played out yesterday, a day that will go down as one of the darkest days in Blackhawks’ history.
• We learned early on Tuesday that the findings of the independent investigation by Jenner & Block, LLP., and lead investigator Reid Schar were finalized and turned over to the Blackhawks on Monday. We also learned that the findings would become public on Tuesday after chairman Rocky Wirtz and CEO Danny Wirtz, along with Schar, addressed the media in a public briefing of the findings and the organizational changes expected for the Blackhawks as a result of those findings.
“Organizational Changes” Coming to the Blackhawks After Independent Investigationhttps://t.co/fGbiU3Oc9r
— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) October 26, 2021
• At the onset of the briefing, we learned that VP of Hockey Operations Al MacIssac would be leaving the organization.
Hearing #Blackhawks Sr. VP of Hockey Ops Al MacIsaac will be departing the organization as part of the investigation findings.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) October 26, 2021
• Then, we learned that Stan Bowman would be leaving the organization.
Stan Bowman is out as the President/GM of the Chicago Blackhawks per Danny Wirtz. #Blackhawks
— Patrick K. Flowers (@PatrickKFlowers) October 26, 2021
• More on Bowman’s departure can be found here.
Stan Bowman Is Out as Blackhawks President and General Managerhttps://t.co/zD08HOQPCl pic.twitter.com/XdK8ipdR8W
— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) October 26, 2021
• You can find a complete recap of the events, including statements from Bowman, the Blackhawks, the NHL, and highlights from the official report by Jenner & Block, LLP., here.
Blackhawks Investigation Fallout: The Report, Statements, Fines, Firings, Morehttps://t.co/yd2I71yxQP pic.twitter.com/OWaF5sg0pE
— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) October 26, 2021
• This was assumed and confirmed later on Tuesday afternoon.
Stan Bowman Steps Down as GM of USA Hockey https://t.co/iXWK5LLmN4
— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) October 26, 2021
• All in all, this was probably the darkest day in the history of this franchise. Sweeping changes were made in the top spots in the Hockey Operations department.
• Before the chaos of the findings on Tuesday, Jonathan Toews and Henrik Borgström were added to the COVID-19 protocols, because of course.
Jonathan Toews and Henrik Borgström Also Enter COVID Protocolhttps://t.co/3GrrpmQQmY
— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) October 26, 2021
• Before that, Wyatt Kalynuk and Caleb Jones skated on the second rink at the Fifth Third Arena as they progressed their way back from injuries suffered at the tail end of training camp.
Blackhawks Injury Report: Wyatt Kalynuk, Caleb Jones Progressing Towards Returnshttps://t.co/iW3FDwDLBz
— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) October 26, 2021
• In much happier news, THAT IS WHY YOU GET DEMAR DEROZAN!
So *THAT’S* Why You Sign DeMar DeRozanhttps://t.co/1om7C1h7Di pic.twitter.com/acMWPNUmT0
— Bleacher Nation Bulls (@BN_Bulls) October 26, 2021
• Allen Robinson comments on chemistry issues with him and Justin Fields.
Allen Robinson Explains Chemistry Issues With Justin Fieldshttps://t.co/vxDAsR7wEj
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) October 26, 2021
• Some MLB Hot Stove things.
Lukewarm Stove: More Javy-to-Cubs, Conforto’s Contract, Ramírez Extension or Trade? More – https://t.co/fDLR3mETvu (via BN)
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) October 27, 2021
That’s it for today!
