During the last week, the Chicago Blackhawks have changed their whole mindset for the 2020-21 NHL season. The team announced that they have signed goaltender Corey Crawford to a two-season contract worth a total of $7.8 million. October 19, Sportsnet The first overall pick of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft put on his No. After years of exploring their options and walking the difficult path to try and sustain contention, they’re running out of time to pull off one of those – in Epstein’s words – “impactful, significant moves.” Whether or not they’re able to consummate that brand of deal this winter may depend on whether the 29 other GMs agree with Epstein about the value of talented players one-year deals. "The Chicago Blackhawks will likely hang on to Malcolm Subban after all. The flattening of the salary cap increased the concerns about salary arbitration which has certainly affected the quality of players that are..." Blackhawks Have Shown Interest In Matt Murray. "During the lead-up to NHL free agency opening on Oct. 9, we’re taking a look the top UFAs at each position. Here are kind words from the many people Emrick impacted over his 47-year career, along..." On the pitching side, Yu Darvish again cemented himself as a bona fide ace, with Kyle Hendricks continuing to shine as the #2 option. Phegley, 32, logged 18 plate appearances with the Cubs earlier this season but struggled in that short sample, collecting just one hit and one walk while getting plunked by a pitch in that time as well. "The dates for the upcoming arbitration hearings have been set, with the first three being held on October 20. We knew the league’s economic crisis, coupled with the flat salary cap growth, would force teams to make difficult..." October 08, The Score The Yankees have a couple of  “assistant GM-types” that the Phillies might look into if they decide not to stick with interim GM Ned Rice for the 2021 season, Jon Heyman posits on his new podcast with Tony Gwynn Jr. He served as the Cubs’ GM until after the 2011 season. The defending World Series champion Nationals and their newly-crowned batting champion Juan Soto will watch from home.  The Mets and Phillies turned in disappointing seasons, while the Marlins stunned their NL East counterparts to enter the postseason as the #6 seed in the National League. "The electronic music. The Chicago Blackhawks have some decisions still to make before the offseason is over and we hit the 2020-21 season. "The Chicago Blackhawks' mascot statue was vandalized with paint and graffiti on Indigenous Peoples' Day ... and the damage was so severe, it'll be shipped off for repairs. Blackhawks’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Rumor: Huge trade coming for the Chicago Blackhawks As the NHL works out the final pieces of it's comeback, there's been a ton of chatter surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks recently firing their President. October 07, NBC Sports Chicago October 12, NHL.com October 02, ESPN The Yankees settle for second place and the Blue Jays arrive to the postseason a little earlier than expected as the AL’s #8 seed. Stan Mikita, Goaltending Pro Hockey Rumors "Chicago’s goaltending situation appears to be in some question as the Blackhawks and veteran Corey Crawford appear to still have a notable financial gap to bridge for a deal for next season. 17 overall pick, Lukas Reichel, NHL, NHLPA targeting Jan. 1 as start date for 2020-21 season, What Blackhawks can do with newfound cap space, NHL Draft: Five Teams That Must Hit A Home Run, Three wild NHL draft day trades that could shock you, Buyer beware: 5 UFAs who could be overpaid this offseason, NHL draft and free agency collide: What could happen during crazy week, 5 NHL free agents who could become steals, A question for each NHL team heading into busy draft, free agency week, Blackhawks Trade Defenseman Olli Maatta to Kings, Blackhawks Have Shown Interest In Matt Murray, Top NHL UFAs by position: Looking at the 10 best defencemen available, 'NHL '94 Rewind' brings back an all-time great sports video game.