A solid draft, a flurry of trades, and some depth signings have truly reshaped the present and the future of the Chicago Blackhawks, but all of these moves also will have a major effect on their AHL affiliate, Rockford IceHogs.
With the addition of veterans on defense, the promotion of prospects to professional hockey and the acquisition of players with potential the IceHogs and coach, Derek King, could be the beneficiaries of some exciting talent.
As we have highlighted throughout the offseason here on Blackhawk Up, there is going to be some major competition for limited spots on the NHL roster.