The Chicago Blackhawks treat their alumni very well. Patrick Sharp and Adam Burish found a home in broadcasting, Sheldon Brookbank is now a coach, and so many others are always at events and signing autographs. One alumni that intrigues me moving forward is Kris Versteeg.
The Blackhawks signed Versteeg to an AHL contract this offseason. The Rockford IceHogs seemingly have a stacked roster, with an influx of high upside players getting their first taste of professional hockey this season.
Versteeg, a two-time Stanley Cup champ, would provide the veteran leadership that these young prospects need at this stage of their development.