Estimated cap space: 2.4 million
2015-16 record: 47-26-9 103 pts
The Blackhawks found themselves in a tight spot going into the off-season. With their backs up against the proverbial salary cap wall. They were in dire need to shed some dead weight. Casualties of the cap are all over the league, and the Blackhawks had thier hand forced in having to trade Andrew Shaw to the Montreal Canadiens for draft picks. Teuvo Teravainen and Wild killer Bryan Bickell were also sent packing for picks. Both will now call the PNC Arena in Raleigh their home.