The Chicago Blackhawks should have millions in cap space once Marian Hossa goes on long-term injured reserve, but GM Stan Bowman says they’ll take a “wait-and-see approach” with what to do with it.
There’s been speculation as to what the Hawks will do once Hossa goes on LTIR due to the skin condition that’s sidelined him for the 2017-18 season. The team will have up to $5.275 million in cap space, depending on how the final numbers shake out, which should give Bowman ample flexibility to improve the roster in-season.
Just don’t expect the Blackhawks to rush into a thin October trade market looking to make something happen.