The combination of lost talent, injuries and less production from top-line players has taken its toll on the Blackhawks (30-35-9), who sit in last place in the Central Division. “The league doesn’t stop when good players get hurt, and other teams go through it too, and you have to find a way to overcome,” Bowman said in a telephone interview. He added: “When you don’t have the guys who would play a big role, is there another way to make it work? Sign Up You agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for The New York Times's products and services. View all New York Times newsletters.

Source: New York Times March 21, 2018 16:41 UTC