Podcast: Corey Crawford will not return to the Blackhawks

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Aug 15, 2020; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights center Nick Cousins (21) shoots the puck against Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford (50) during the third period in game three of the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

In a surprising turn of events, Stan Bowman announced that two-time Stanley Cup winning goalie Corey Crawford will not return to the team as the Blackhawks apparently shift towards a youth movement. Host Pat Boyle is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis and Scott King as they discuss the surprise announcement, where Crawford will go from here, and what the Hawks' plan is to fill the goalie position. Later on in the podcast, the crew talks with first round pick Lukas Reichel and discuss the selections made by the Hawks in the 2020 NHL Draft.

(1:45) - How surprising was it to hear the Hawks will not re-sign Corey Crawford?

(8:47) - Stan Bowman explains why the Hawks chose not to keep Crawford

(13:50) - Did the Hawks prepare to not have Corey Crawford?

(18:22) - Lukas Reichel interview

(30:28) - Mark Kelley on what they were looking for in a defenseman via the draft

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