Ex-Bruin Set To Break The Hearts Of Blackhawks Fans
The Chicago Blackhawks are bracing for significant changes, bidding farewell to two veteran players, Nick Foligno and Corey Perry.
This announcement follows a tumultuous year that saw Patrick Kane traded and Jonathan Toews not re-signed.
The team's current status aligns with preseason expectations, residing in the league's lower tier during their first season with Connor Bedard, the highly-touted first overall pick.
Rebuilding around a single star player is a formidable task, even when that player is considered the future of the sport.
After securing Bedard in the draft lottery, the Blackhawks bolstered their emerging talent with seasoned leadership. This led to the acquisition of Foligno and Perry, both signed to substantial contracts.
Realistically, trading both players at their full $4 million salary is unlikely, and the Blackhawks are open to retaining half of that if there's interest, similar to last year's trade of Max Domi to the Dallas Stars.
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With the team's focus not on immediate success, both Foligno and Perry, on one-year deals, are expected to be moved at the deadline. They play crucial roles on the top power-play unit, enhancing their production.
Perry, leading the team with six points, has been particularly impressive, while Foligno, despite his age, continues to exhibit the confidence gained from his previous season with the Boston Bruins.
As Foligno still pursues his first Stanley Cup, he and Corey Perry are poised to become valuable trade assets at the NHL's trade deadline.
