2007–08 Chicago Blackhawks season
The 2007–08 Chicago Blackhawks season was the 82nd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on September 25, 1926. It began on October 4, 2007, against the Minnesota Wild. The 2007 season also marked the team's first winning season in six years.
| 2007–08 Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|
| Division | 3rd Central |
| Conference | 10th Western |
| 2007–08 record | 40–34–8 |
| Home record | 23–16–2 |
| Road record | 17–18–6 |
| Goals for | 239 |
| Goals against | 235 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Dale Tallon |
| Coach | Denis Savard |
| Captain | Vacant |
| Alternate captains | Martin Lapointe (Oct–Feb) Robert Lang (Oct, Feb–Apr) Patrick Sharp (Oct, Feb–Apr) Tuomo Ruutu (Nov) Brent Sopel (Nov, Feb–Apr) Brent Seabrook (Dec) Jonathan Toews (Dec) Adam Burish (Jan) Duncan Keith (Jan) Patrick Kane (Apr) |
| Arena | United Center |
| Average attendance | 16,814 (82%) Total: 689,377 |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Patrick Sharp (36) |
| Assists | Patrick Kane (51) |
| Points | Patrick Kane (72) |
| Penalty minutes | Adam Burish (214) |
| Plus/minus | Duncan Keith (+30) |
| Wins | Nikolai Khabibulin (20) |
| Goals against average | Nikolai Khabibulin (2.55) |
Key dates prior to the start of the season:
- The 2007 NHL Entry Draft took place in Columbus, Ohio, on June 22–23. The Blackhawks had the first overall selection – using it to select Patrick Kane of the London Knights.
- The free agency period began on July 1.
- Captain Adrian Aucoin is traded to the Calgary Flames.
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