Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman said during the pregame show on NBC Sports Chicago not to expect the team to be buyers at the upcoming trade deadline. The Athletic’s Scott Powers has several quotes from Bowman’s television appearance that paint the picture of an executive who’s trying not to overreact to the team’s current position.
On the trade deadline, Bowman said, "I don't expect us to be a buyer this year. It has nothing to do with where we are in the standings. It's just that each season is a little bit different.