2007–08 Chicago Blackhawks season



The 2007–08 Chicago Blackhawks season began on October 4, 2007, against the Minnesota Wild. It is the Blackhawks' 81st season in the National Hockey League. The 2007 season also marked the team's first winning season in six years.

Key dates prior to the start of the season:


 * The 2007 NHL Entry Draft took place in Columbus, Ohio, on June 22–June 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.

Playoffs
Chicago failed to qualify for the playoffs for the 5th consecutive season.

Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

Transactions
The Blackhawks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2007–08 season.

Draft picks
Chicago's picks at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus, Ohio. The Blackhawks have the first overall pick in the draft.

Rockford IceHogs
The Rockford IceHogs, who will be moving up from the United Hockey League, are the new American Hockey League affiliate of the Blackhawks in 2007–08.

Pensacola Ice Pilots
The Pensacola Ice Pilots are the Blackhawks affiliate in the ECHL.