The Blackhawks already have a great young cornerstone in Tuomo Ruutu, who turned up his game to become the most productive rookie in the second half of the 2003-2004 season (36 pts. in 41 games). Chicago also signed goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin from the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning, and Adrian Aucoin. The Blackhawks also added a lot of grit and character in defenceman Todd Simpson and forward Martin Lapointe. The Windy City should have a lot to root about this year.
The Blackhawks already have a great young cornerstone in Tuomo Ruutu, who turned up his game to become the most productive rookie in the second half of the 2003-2004 season (36 pts. in 41 games). Chicago also signed goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin from the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning, and Adrian Aucoin. The Blackhawks also added a lot of grit and character in defenceman Todd Simpson and forward Martin Lapointe. The Windy City should have a lot to root about this year.
