Oilers hire Bowman as GM less than 3 years since he resigned after Blackhawks sexual assault scandal
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations.
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The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations.
The Blackhawks will open the season on the road on Oct. 8 against the expansion Utah Hockey Club.
The Blackhawks also signed forwards Pat Maroon and Craig Smith to one-year contracts, and Joey Anderson to a two-year contract.
All three had been banned from NHL employment over their mishandling of former Blackhawks player Kyle Beach's sexual assault allegations against a former coach.
The 18-year-old native of Zhlobin, Belarus played with Michigan State during the 2023-2024 season.
Bedard, one of the most-hyped prospects in recent years, was last year's top draft pick by the Blackhawks and led all rookies with 61 points.
Going in, the Blackhawks had a 13.5% chance at scoring the first overall pick, even better than last year when they got the top pick to draft Connor Bedard.
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a six-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic, a native of north suburban Wilmette.
Connor Bedard picked up an assist, but he has one goal in his past 13 games.
Philipp Kurashev scored for the 'Hawks, and Arvid Soderblom had 35 saves.
