1988β89 Chicago Blackhawks | |
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Division | 4th Norris |
Conference | 8th Campbell |
1988β89 record | 27β41β12 |
Home record | 16β14β10 |
Road record | 11β27β2 |
Goals for | 297 |
Goals against | 335 |
Team information | |
General manager | Bob Pulford |
Coach | Mike Keenan |
Captain |
Denis Savard (Oct-Mar) Dirk Graham (Mar-May) |
Alternate captains |
Keith Brown Doug Wilson |
Arena | Chicago Stadium |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Steve Larmer (43) |
Assists | Denis Savard (59) |
Points | Steve Larmer (87) |
Penalty minutes | Dave Manson (352) |
Wins | Alain Chevrier (13) |
Goals against average | Alain Chevrier (3.51) |
The 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 41 losses, and 12 ties for 66 points. Chicago did not clinch a postseason berth until the season's final game, needing an overtime goal by Troy Murray against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Blackhawks proceeded to defeat the higher seeded divisional rivals, the Detroit Red Wings and the St. Louis Blues before falling in the Campbell Conference Finals to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Calgary Flames.
The biggest move the Blackhawks made on the ice in the offseason was drafting Boston native Jeremy Roenick with the number 8 pick. Roenick completed his junior year of high school before the draft, and made his NHL debut later that season scoring 18 points in 20 games. The biggest move the Blackhawks made off the ice was GM Bob Pulford replacing Bob Murdoch as Coach with Mike Keenan. The Keenan years resulting in some of the most exciting hockey in Chicago since the Hull/Mikita years - both on the ice (as the Hawks would reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 1992) and off the ice (as Keenan feuded with virtually every star on the team). Forward Denis Savard is named team captain.
Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club team |
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1 | 8 | Jeremy Roenick (C) | United States | Thayer Academy (USHS) |
3 | 50 | Trevor Dam (RW) | Canada | London Knights (OHL) |
4 | 71 | Stefan Elvenes (RW) | Sweden | Rogle BK (Sweden) |
5 | 92 | Joe Cleary (D) | United States | Stratford Cullitons (MetJHL) |
6 | 113 | Justin Lafayette (C) | Canada | Ferris State University (CCHA) |
7 | 134 | Craig Woodcroft (C) | United States | Colgate University (ECAC) |
8 | 155 | Jon Pojar (LW) | United States | Roseville High School (USHS-MN) |
9 | 176 | Matt Hentges (D) | United States | Edina High School (USHS-MN) |
10 | 197 | Daniel Maurice (C) | Canada | Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL) |
11 | 218 | Dirk Tenzer (D) | United States | St. Paul's School (USHS-NH) |
12 | 239 | Andreas Lupzig (C) | West Germany | EV Landshut (West Germany) |
S | 13 | Todd Wolf (D) | United States | Colgate University (ECAC) |
The Blackhawks had several prolongated losing streaks - opening the season by losing seven of the first nine, then losing nine straight from mid-November to mid-December, then finishing the year losing nine of the last 13. The Hawks struggled in shorthanded-situations, allowing the most regular season power play goals in the league, with 122. [1]
Offensively, Steve Larmer led the team with 43 goals and 87 points. Dennis Savard led the team in assists with 59, and was second in overall points with 82. In January 1988, the Blackhawks acquired Dirk Graham from Minnesota for Curt Fraser, in what would be one of the organization's better trades. Doug Wilson and Dave Manson led the defense in scoring with 62 and 54 points respectively.
In goal, the Blackhawks struggled to find the right netminder. Darren Pang started the season but his 4.38 goals against average resulted in only a 10-11-6 record. The Blackhawks acquired Alain Chevrier from Winnipeg in January 1989 and he fared slightly better with a 3.51 goals against average and a 13-11-2 record. The Hawks were hoping that 1987's first round draft choice Jim Waite would be the answer, but he failed to win a game, ending with a 0-7-1 record and a 5.22 goals against average. By year-end, they were forced to rely on an undrafted rookie named Eddie Belfour who only had a 4-12-3 record, but did have a respectable 3.87 goals against average.
In March, with Denis Savard out of the lineup due to injury, coach Mike Keenan named forward Dirk Graham as the new captain. A role Graham would keep, upon Savard's return.
GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
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Detroit Red Wings | 80 | 34 | 34 | 12 | 313 | 316 | 80 |
St. Louis Blues | 80 | 33 | 35 | 12 | 275 | 285 | 78 |
Minnesota North Stars | 80 | 27 | 37 | 16 | 258 | 278 | 70 |
Chicago Blackhawks | 80 | 27 | 41 | 12 | 297 | 335 | 66 |
Toronto Maple Leafs | 80 | 28 | 46 | 6 | 259 | 342 | 62 |
[2]Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Note: Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold.
Vs. Norris Division
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Vs. Smythe Division
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Vs. Wales Conference
Vs. Adams Division
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Vs. Patrick Division
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No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
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1 | T | October 6, 1988 | 2β2 OT | New York Rangers ( 1988β89) | 0β0β1 |
2 | L | October 8, 1988 | 4β7 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 0β1β1 |
3 | L | October 9, 1988 | 4β8 | Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 0β2β1 |
4 | W | October 12, 1988 | 10β1 | Winnipeg Jets ( 1988β89) | 1β2β1 |
5 | L | October 15, 1988 | 5β7 | @ Hartford Whalers ( 1988β89) | 1β3β1 |
6 | L | October 16, 1988 | 3β10 | Boston Bruins ( 1988β89) | 1β4β1 |
7 | L | October 18, 1988 | 3β4 OT | @ Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 1β5β1 |
8 | L | October 20, 1988 | 0β2 | @ St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 1β6β1 |
9 | L | October 22, 1988 | 4β7 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1988β89) | 1β7β1 |
10 | W | October 25, 1988 | 7β4 | @ Quebec Nordiques ( 1988β89) | 2β7β1 |
11 | L | October 28, 1988 | 2β5 | @ Vancouver Canucks ( 1988β89) | 2β8β1 |
12 | W | October 30, 1988 | 5β2 | @ Edmonton Oilers ( 1988β89) | 3β8β1 |
13 | L | October 31, 1988 | 3β6 | @ Calgary Flames ( 1988β89) | 3β9β1 |
14 | W | November 3, 1988 | 4β1 | Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 4β9β1 |
15 | T | November 5, 1988 | 5β5 OT | @ Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 4β9β2 |
16 | L | November 6, 1988 | 3β5 | Los Angeles Kings ( 1988β89) | 4β10β2 |
17 | T | November 9, 1988 | 6β6 OT | Montreal Canadiens ( 1988β89) | 4β10β3 |
18 | W | November 11, 1988 | 6β5 OT | @ Winnipeg Jets ( 1988β89) | 5β10β3 |
19 | T | November 13, 1988 | 5β5 OT | Quebec Nordiques ( 1988β89) | 5β10β4 |
20 | W | November 16, 1988 | 3β2 | Buffalo Sabres ( 1988β89) | 6β10β4 |
21 | L | November 19, 1988 | 3β5 | @ Montreal Canadiens ( 1988β89) | 6β11β4 |
22 | L | November 20, 1988 | 4β7 | Vancouver Canucks ( 1988β89) | 6β12β4 |
23 | L | November 23, 1988 | 3β4 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 6β13β4 |
24 | L | November 25, 1988 | 4β5 OT | @ Buffalo Sabres ( 1988β89) | 6β14β4 |
25 | L | November 26, 1988 | 2β8 | @ Boston Bruins ( 1988β89) | 6β15β4 |
26 | L | November 29, 1988 | 2β5 | @ Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 6β16β4 |
27 | L | December 3, 1988 | 4β6 | @ Los Angeles Kings ( 1988β89) | 6β17β4 |
28 | L | December 6, 1988 | 6β7 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1988β89) | 6β18β4 |
29 | L | December 10, 1988 | 4β6 | @ Philadelphia Flyers ( 1988β89) | 6β19β4 |
30 | W | December 11, 1988 | 5β2 | St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 7β19β4 |
31 | W | December 14, 1988 | 4β3 | Hartford Whalers ( 1988β89) | 8β19β4 |
32 | L | December 17, 1988 | 0β4 | @ St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 8β20β4 |
33 | L | December 18, 1988 | 3β5 | New Jersey Devils ( 1988β89) | 8β21β4 |
34 | L | December 21, 1988 | 3β4 | Washington Capitals ( 1988β89) | 8β22β4 |
35 | W | December 23, 1988 | 7β2 | Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 9β22β4 |
36 | L | December 26, 1988 | 1β4 | St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 9β23β4 |
37 | W | December 28, 1988 | 4β3 | Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 10β23β4 |
38 | L | December 31, 1988 | 1β4 | @ New York Rangers ( 1988β89) | 10β24β4 |
39 | T | January 1, 1989 | 3β3 OT | Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 10β24β5 |
40 | L | January 7, 1989 | 3β6 | @ Washington Capitals ( 1988β89) | 10β25β5 |
41 | W | January 8, 1989 | 3β2 | New York Islanders ( 1988β89) | 11β25β5 |
42 | T | January 11, 1989 | 2β2 OT | Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 11β25β6 |
43 | L | January 12, 1989 | 5β6 | @ Buffalo Sabres ( 1988β89) | 11β26β6 |
44 | W | January 14, 1989 | 5β3 | @ New York Islanders ( 1988β89) | 12β26β6 |
45 | T | January 16, 1989 | 2β2 OT | Edmonton Oilers ( 1988β89) | 12β26β7 |
46 | L | January 18, 1989 | 4β6 | New York Rangers ( 1988β89) | 12β27β7 |
47 | W | January 20, 1989 | 3β2 | @ Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 13β27β7 |
48 | L | January 21, 1989 | 2β4 | @ St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 13β28β7 |
49 | W | January 24, 1989 | 4β2 | @ Vancouver Canucks ( 1988β89) | 14β28β7 |
50 | W | January 25, 1989 | 6β3 | @ Edmonton Oilers ( 1988β89) | 15β28β7 |
51 | L | January 28, 1989 | 4β5 OT | @ Calgary Flames ( 1988β89) | 15β29β7 |
52 | W | January 30, 1989 | 7β1 | Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 16β29β7 |
53 | W | February 1, 1989 | 7β4 | Winnipeg Jets ( 1988β89) | 17β29β7 |
54 | W | February 4, 1989 | 3β1 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 18β29β7 |
55 | L | February 5, 1989 | 4β5 | St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 18β30β7 |
56 | W | February 10, 1989 | 3β1 | New York Islanders ( 1988β89) | 19β30β7 |
57 | L | February 12, 1989 | 2β6 | Los Angeles Kings ( 1988β89) | 19β31β7 |
58 | W | February 14, 1989 | 4β2 | @ Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 20β31β7 |
59 | W | February 15, 1989 | 7β4 | Washington Capitals ( 1988β89) | 21β31β7 |
60 | W | February 17, 1989 | 5β3 | @ Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 22β31β7 |
61 | T | February 19, 1989 | 4β4 OT | Montreal Canadiens ( 1988β89) | 22β31β8 |
62 | T | February 22, 1989 | 5β5 OT | Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 22β31β9 |
63 | L | February 25, 1989 | 0β5 | @ Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 22β32β9 |
64 | T | February 26, 1989 | 4β4 OT | Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 22β32β10 |
65 | W | March 1, 1989 | 5β1 | Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 23β32β10 |
66 | T | March 4, 1989 | 3β3 OT | @ Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 23β32β11 |
67 | T | March 5, 1989 | 3β3 OT | St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 23β32β12 |
68 | L | March 8, 1989 | 5β7 | New Jersey Devils ( 1988β89) | 23β33β12 |
69 | L | March 11, 1989 | 2β7 | @ Philadelphia Flyers ( 1988β89) | 23β34β12 |
70 | L | March 12, 1989 | 5β6 | Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1988β89) | 23β35β12 |
71 | L | March 14, 1989 | 2β3 | @ St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 23β36β12 |
72 | L | March 16, 1989 | 1β6 | @ Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 23β37β12 |
73 | W | March 18, 1989 | 3β1 | @ New Jersey Devils ( 1988β89) | 24β37β12 |
74 | W | March 19, 1989 | 5β3 | Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 25β37β12 |
75 | L | March 22, 1989 | 2β3 | Philadelphia Flyers ( 1988β89) | 25β38β12 |
76 | L | March 25, 1989 | 3β6 | @ Boston Bruins ( 1988β89) | 25β39β12 |
77 | L | March 26, 1989 | 5β7 | Calgary Flames ( 1988β89) | 25β40β12 |
78 | W | March 29, 1989 | 3β1 | Quebec Nordiques ( 1988β89) | 26β40β12 |
79 | L | April 1, 1989 | 1β6 | @ Hartford Whalers ( 1988β89) | 26β41β12 |
80 | W | April 2, 1989 | 4β3 OT | Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 27β41β12 |
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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Steve Larmer | 80 | 43 | 44 | 87 | 54 |
Denis Savard | 58 | 23 | 59 | 82 | 110 |
Dirk Graham | 80 | 33 | 45 | 78 | 89 |
Troy Murray | 79 | 21 | 30 | 51 | 113 |
Wayne Presley | 72 | 21 | 19 | 40 | 100 |
Steve Thomas | 45 | 21 | 19 | 40 | 69 |
Adam Creighton | 43 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 92 |
Rick Vaive | 30 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 60 |
Mike Hudson | 41 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 20 |
Jeremy Roenick | 20 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 4 |
Brian Noonan | 45 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
Bob Bassen | 49 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 62 |
Duane Sutter | 75 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 214 |
Mike Eagles | 47 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 44 |
Everett Sanipass | 50 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 164 |
Dan Vincelette | 66 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 119 |
David Mackey | 23 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 78 |
Bill Gardner | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Mike Stapleton | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Jari Torkki | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Bill Watson | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Steve Ludzik | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
Mike Rucinski | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wayne Van Dorp | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Warren Rychel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Greg Gilbert | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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Doug Wilson | 66 | 15 | 47 | 62 | 69 |
Dave Manson | 79 | 18 | 36 | 54 | 352 |
Trent Yawney | 69 | 5 | 19 | 24 | 116 |
Keith Brown | 74 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 84 |
Steve Konroyd | 57 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 40 |
Bob Murray | 15 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 27 |
Gary Nylund | 23 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 63 |
Bob McGill | 68 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 155 |
Bruce Cassidy | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Mario Doyon | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Marc Bergevin | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Glen Cochrane | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Kent Paynter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Jim Playfair | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average
Player | GP | W | L | T | SO | GAA |
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Alain Chevrier | 27 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3.51 |
Darren Pang | 35 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 4.38 |
Ed Belfour | 23 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3.87 |
Chris Clifford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Jimmy Waite | 11 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5.22 |
Despite their awful 27-41-12 record, the Blackhawks made the playoffs by finishing in fourth place in the weak Norris Division after beating the Maple Leafs on the last day of the regular season. After three straight years of first-round defeats in the playoffs, the Blackhawks raised their level of play considerably by stunning the Detroit Red Wings in six games. Denis Savard's 13 points in the series (4 goals and 9 assists) tied a team record shared by Hull and Mikita.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
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April 5 | Chicago Blackhawks | 2 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 | |
April 6 | Chicago Blackhawks | 5 | Detroit Red Wings | 4 | (OT) |
April 8 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | |
April 9 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3 | |
April 11 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | Detroit Red Wings | 6 | |
April 13 | Detroit Red Wings | 1 | Chicago Blackhawks | 7 |
Chicago wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 2
Staying hot in the Norris Division Final, the Hawks beat the St. Louis Blues in five games.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues
Date | Away | Score | Home | Score |
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April 18 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3 | St. Louis Blues | 1 |
April 20 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | St. Louis Blues | 5 |
April 22 | St. Louis Blues | 2 | Chicago Blackhawks | 5 |
April 24 | St. Louis Blues | 2 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3 |
April 26 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | St. Louis Blues | 2 |
Chicago wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 1
After a great playoff run, the Blackhawks Cup dreams ended up in ashes as they were beaten by the eventual Stanley Cup champions Calgary Flames in five games. Denis Savard and Steve Larmer led the team throughout the playoffs averaging more than a point a game. Dave Manson set a team record that still stands with 84 penalty minutes in the playoffs.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Calgary Flames
Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
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May 2 | Chicago Blackhawks | 0 | Calgary Flames | 3 | |
May 4 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | Calgary Flames | 2 | |
May 6 | Calgary Flames | 5 | Chicago Blackhawks | 2 | |
May 8 | Calgary Flames | 2 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | (OT) |
May 10 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | Calgary Flames | 3 |
Calgary wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 1
1988β89 Chicago Blackhawks | |
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Division | 4th Norris |
Conference | 8th Campbell |
1988β89 record | 27β41β12 |
Home record | 16β14β10 |
Road record | 11β27β2 |
Goals for | 297 |
Goals against | 335 |
Team information | |
General manager | Bob Pulford |
Coach | Mike Keenan |
Captain |
Denis Savard (Oct-Mar) Dirk Graham (Mar-May) |
Alternate captains |
Keith Brown Doug Wilson |
Arena | Chicago Stadium |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Steve Larmer (43) |
Assists | Denis Savard (59) |
Points | Steve Larmer (87) |
Penalty minutes | Dave Manson (352) |
Wins | Alain Chevrier (13) |
Goals against average | Alain Chevrier (3.51) |
The 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 41 losses, and 12 ties for 66 points. Chicago did not clinch a postseason berth until the season's final game, needing an overtime goal by Troy Murray against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Blackhawks proceeded to defeat the higher seeded divisional rivals, the Detroit Red Wings and the St. Louis Blues before falling in the Campbell Conference Finals to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Calgary Flames.
The biggest move the Blackhawks made on the ice in the offseason was drafting Boston native Jeremy Roenick with the number 8 pick. Roenick completed his junior year of high school before the draft, and made his NHL debut later that season scoring 18 points in 20 games. The biggest move the Blackhawks made off the ice was GM Bob Pulford replacing Bob Murdoch as Coach with Mike Keenan. The Keenan years resulting in some of the most exciting hockey in Chicago since the Hull/Mikita years - both on the ice (as the Hawks would reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 1992) and off the ice (as Keenan feuded with virtually every star on the team). Forward Denis Savard is named team captain.
Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club team |
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1 | 8 | Jeremy Roenick (C) | United States | Thayer Academy (USHS) |
3 | 50 | Trevor Dam (RW) | Canada | London Knights (OHL) |
4 | 71 | Stefan Elvenes (RW) | Sweden | Rogle BK (Sweden) |
5 | 92 | Joe Cleary (D) | United States | Stratford Cullitons (MetJHL) |
6 | 113 | Justin Lafayette (C) | Canada | Ferris State University (CCHA) |
7 | 134 | Craig Woodcroft (C) | United States | Colgate University (ECAC) |
8 | 155 | Jon Pojar (LW) | United States | Roseville High School (USHS-MN) |
9 | 176 | Matt Hentges (D) | United States | Edina High School (USHS-MN) |
10 | 197 | Daniel Maurice (C) | Canada | Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL) |
11 | 218 | Dirk Tenzer (D) | United States | St. Paul's School (USHS-NH) |
12 | 239 | Andreas Lupzig (C) | West Germany | EV Landshut (West Germany) |
S | 13 | Todd Wolf (D) | United States | Colgate University (ECAC) |
The Blackhawks had several prolongated losing streaks - opening the season by losing seven of the first nine, then losing nine straight from mid-November to mid-December, then finishing the year losing nine of the last 13. The Hawks struggled in shorthanded-situations, allowing the most regular season power play goals in the league, with 122. [1]
Offensively, Steve Larmer led the team with 43 goals and 87 points. Dennis Savard led the team in assists with 59, and was second in overall points with 82. In January 1988, the Blackhawks acquired Dirk Graham from Minnesota for Curt Fraser, in what would be one of the organization's better trades. Doug Wilson and Dave Manson led the defense in scoring with 62 and 54 points respectively.
In goal, the Blackhawks struggled to find the right netminder. Darren Pang started the season but his 4.38 goals against average resulted in only a 10-11-6 record. The Blackhawks acquired Alain Chevrier from Winnipeg in January 1989 and he fared slightly better with a 3.51 goals against average and a 13-11-2 record. The Hawks were hoping that 1987's first round draft choice Jim Waite would be the answer, but he failed to win a game, ending with a 0-7-1 record and a 5.22 goals against average. By year-end, they were forced to rely on an undrafted rookie named Eddie Belfour who only had a 4-12-3 record, but did have a respectable 3.87 goals against average.
In March, with Denis Savard out of the lineup due to injury, coach Mike Keenan named forward Dirk Graham as the new captain. A role Graham would keep, upon Savard's return.
GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
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Detroit Red Wings | 80 | 34 | 34 | 12 | 313 | 316 | 80 |
St. Louis Blues | 80 | 33 | 35 | 12 | 275 | 285 | 78 |
Minnesota North Stars | 80 | 27 | 37 | 16 | 258 | 278 | 70 |
Chicago Blackhawks | 80 | 27 | 41 | 12 | 297 | 335 | 66 |
Toronto Maple Leafs | 80 | 28 | 46 | 6 | 259 | 342 | 62 |
[2]Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Note: Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold.
Vs. Norris Division
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Vs. Smythe Division
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Vs. Wales Conference
Vs. Adams Division
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Vs. Patrick Division
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No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
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1 | T | October 6, 1988 | 2β2 OT | New York Rangers ( 1988β89) | 0β0β1 |
2 | L | October 8, 1988 | 4β7 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 0β1β1 |
3 | L | October 9, 1988 | 4β8 | Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 0β2β1 |
4 | W | October 12, 1988 | 10β1 | Winnipeg Jets ( 1988β89) | 1β2β1 |
5 | L | October 15, 1988 | 5β7 | @ Hartford Whalers ( 1988β89) | 1β3β1 |
6 | L | October 16, 1988 | 3β10 | Boston Bruins ( 1988β89) | 1β4β1 |
7 | L | October 18, 1988 | 3β4 OT | @ Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 1β5β1 |
8 | L | October 20, 1988 | 0β2 | @ St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 1β6β1 |
9 | L | October 22, 1988 | 4β7 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1988β89) | 1β7β1 |
10 | W | October 25, 1988 | 7β4 | @ Quebec Nordiques ( 1988β89) | 2β7β1 |
11 | L | October 28, 1988 | 2β5 | @ Vancouver Canucks ( 1988β89) | 2β8β1 |
12 | W | October 30, 1988 | 5β2 | @ Edmonton Oilers ( 1988β89) | 3β8β1 |
13 | L | October 31, 1988 | 3β6 | @ Calgary Flames ( 1988β89) | 3β9β1 |
14 | W | November 3, 1988 | 4β1 | Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 4β9β1 |
15 | T | November 5, 1988 | 5β5 OT | @ Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 4β9β2 |
16 | L | November 6, 1988 | 3β5 | Los Angeles Kings ( 1988β89) | 4β10β2 |
17 | T | November 9, 1988 | 6β6 OT | Montreal Canadiens ( 1988β89) | 4β10β3 |
18 | W | November 11, 1988 | 6β5 OT | @ Winnipeg Jets ( 1988β89) | 5β10β3 |
19 | T | November 13, 1988 | 5β5 OT | Quebec Nordiques ( 1988β89) | 5β10β4 |
20 | W | November 16, 1988 | 3β2 | Buffalo Sabres ( 1988β89) | 6β10β4 |
21 | L | November 19, 1988 | 3β5 | @ Montreal Canadiens ( 1988β89) | 6β11β4 |
22 | L | November 20, 1988 | 4β7 | Vancouver Canucks ( 1988β89) | 6β12β4 |
23 | L | November 23, 1988 | 3β4 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 6β13β4 |
24 | L | November 25, 1988 | 4β5 OT | @ Buffalo Sabres ( 1988β89) | 6β14β4 |
25 | L | November 26, 1988 | 2β8 | @ Boston Bruins ( 1988β89) | 6β15β4 |
26 | L | November 29, 1988 | 2β5 | @ Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 6β16β4 |
27 | L | December 3, 1988 | 4β6 | @ Los Angeles Kings ( 1988β89) | 6β17β4 |
28 | L | December 6, 1988 | 6β7 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1988β89) | 6β18β4 |
29 | L | December 10, 1988 | 4β6 | @ Philadelphia Flyers ( 1988β89) | 6β19β4 |
30 | W | December 11, 1988 | 5β2 | St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 7β19β4 |
31 | W | December 14, 1988 | 4β3 | Hartford Whalers ( 1988β89) | 8β19β4 |
32 | L | December 17, 1988 | 0β4 | @ St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 8β20β4 |
33 | L | December 18, 1988 | 3β5 | New Jersey Devils ( 1988β89) | 8β21β4 |
34 | L | December 21, 1988 | 3β4 | Washington Capitals ( 1988β89) | 8β22β4 |
35 | W | December 23, 1988 | 7β2 | Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 9β22β4 |
36 | L | December 26, 1988 | 1β4 | St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 9β23β4 |
37 | W | December 28, 1988 | 4β3 | Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 10β23β4 |
38 | L | December 31, 1988 | 1β4 | @ New York Rangers ( 1988β89) | 10β24β4 |
39 | T | January 1, 1989 | 3β3 OT | Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 10β24β5 |
40 | L | January 7, 1989 | 3β6 | @ Washington Capitals ( 1988β89) | 10β25β5 |
41 | W | January 8, 1989 | 3β2 | New York Islanders ( 1988β89) | 11β25β5 |
42 | T | January 11, 1989 | 2β2 OT | Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 11β25β6 |
43 | L | January 12, 1989 | 5β6 | @ Buffalo Sabres ( 1988β89) | 11β26β6 |
44 | W | January 14, 1989 | 5β3 | @ New York Islanders ( 1988β89) | 12β26β6 |
45 | T | January 16, 1989 | 2β2 OT | Edmonton Oilers ( 1988β89) | 12β26β7 |
46 | L | January 18, 1989 | 4β6 | New York Rangers ( 1988β89) | 12β27β7 |
47 | W | January 20, 1989 | 3β2 | @ Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 13β27β7 |
48 | L | January 21, 1989 | 2β4 | @ St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 13β28β7 |
49 | W | January 24, 1989 | 4β2 | @ Vancouver Canucks ( 1988β89) | 14β28β7 |
50 | W | January 25, 1989 | 6β3 | @ Edmonton Oilers ( 1988β89) | 15β28β7 |
51 | L | January 28, 1989 | 4β5 OT | @ Calgary Flames ( 1988β89) | 15β29β7 |
52 | W | January 30, 1989 | 7β1 | Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 16β29β7 |
53 | W | February 1, 1989 | 7β4 | Winnipeg Jets ( 1988β89) | 17β29β7 |
54 | W | February 4, 1989 | 3β1 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 18β29β7 |
55 | L | February 5, 1989 | 4β5 | St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 18β30β7 |
56 | W | February 10, 1989 | 3β1 | New York Islanders ( 1988β89) | 19β30β7 |
57 | L | February 12, 1989 | 2β6 | Los Angeles Kings ( 1988β89) | 19β31β7 |
58 | W | February 14, 1989 | 4β2 | @ Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 20β31β7 |
59 | W | February 15, 1989 | 7β4 | Washington Capitals ( 1988β89) | 21β31β7 |
60 | W | February 17, 1989 | 5β3 | @ Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 22β31β7 |
61 | T | February 19, 1989 | 4β4 OT | Montreal Canadiens ( 1988β89) | 22β31β8 |
62 | T | February 22, 1989 | 5β5 OT | Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 22β31β9 |
63 | L | February 25, 1989 | 0β5 | @ Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 22β32β9 |
64 | T | February 26, 1989 | 4β4 OT | Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 22β32β10 |
65 | W | March 1, 1989 | 5β1 | Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 23β32β10 |
66 | T | March 4, 1989 | 3β3 OT | @ Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 23β32β11 |
67 | T | March 5, 1989 | 3β3 OT | St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 23β32β12 |
68 | L | March 8, 1989 | 5β7 | New Jersey Devils ( 1988β89) | 23β33β12 |
69 | L | March 11, 1989 | 2β7 | @ Philadelphia Flyers ( 1988β89) | 23β34β12 |
70 | L | March 12, 1989 | 5β6 | Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1988β89) | 23β35β12 |
71 | L | March 14, 1989 | 2β3 | @ St. Louis Blues ( 1988β89) | 23β36β12 |
72 | L | March 16, 1989 | 1β6 | @ Minnesota North Stars ( 1988β89) | 23β37β12 |
73 | W | March 18, 1989 | 3β1 | @ New Jersey Devils ( 1988β89) | 24β37β12 |
74 | W | March 19, 1989 | 5β3 | Detroit Red Wings ( 1988β89) | 25β37β12 |
75 | L | March 22, 1989 | 2β3 | Philadelphia Flyers ( 1988β89) | 25β38β12 |
76 | L | March 25, 1989 | 3β6 | @ Boston Bruins ( 1988β89) | 25β39β12 |
77 | L | March 26, 1989 | 5β7 | Calgary Flames ( 1988β89) | 25β40β12 |
78 | W | March 29, 1989 | 3β1 | Quebec Nordiques ( 1988β89) | 26β40β12 |
79 | L | April 1, 1989 | 1β6 | @ Hartford Whalers ( 1988β89) | 26β41β12 |
80 | W | April 2, 1989 | 4β3 OT | Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1988β89) | 27β41β12 |
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steve Larmer | 80 | 43 | 44 | 87 | 54 |
Denis Savard | 58 | 23 | 59 | 82 | 110 |
Dirk Graham | 80 | 33 | 45 | 78 | 89 |
Troy Murray | 79 | 21 | 30 | 51 | 113 |
Wayne Presley | 72 | 21 | 19 | 40 | 100 |
Steve Thomas | 45 | 21 | 19 | 40 | 69 |
Adam Creighton | 43 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 92 |
Rick Vaive | 30 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 60 |
Mike Hudson | 41 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 20 |
Jeremy Roenick | 20 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 4 |
Brian Noonan | 45 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
Bob Bassen | 49 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 62 |
Duane Sutter | 75 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 214 |
Mike Eagles | 47 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 44 |
Everett Sanipass | 50 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 164 |
Dan Vincelette | 66 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 119 |
David Mackey | 23 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 78 |
Bill Gardner | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Mike Stapleton | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Jari Torkki | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Bill Watson | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Steve Ludzik | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
Mike Rucinski | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wayne Van Dorp | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Warren Rychel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Greg Gilbert | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Doug Wilson | 66 | 15 | 47 | 62 | 69 |
Dave Manson | 79 | 18 | 36 | 54 | 352 |
Trent Yawney | 69 | 5 | 19 | 24 | 116 |
Keith Brown | 74 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 84 |
Steve Konroyd | 57 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 40 |
Bob Murray | 15 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 27 |
Gary Nylund | 23 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 63 |
Bob McGill | 68 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 155 |
Bruce Cassidy | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Mario Doyon | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Marc Bergevin | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Glen Cochrane | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Kent Paynter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Jim Playfair | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average
Player | GP | W | L | T | SO | GAA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alain Chevrier | 27 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3.51 |
Darren Pang | 35 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 4.38 |
Ed Belfour | 23 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3.87 |
Chris Clifford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Jimmy Waite | 11 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5.22 |
Despite their awful 27-41-12 record, the Blackhawks made the playoffs by finishing in fourth place in the weak Norris Division after beating the Maple Leafs on the last day of the regular season. After three straight years of first-round defeats in the playoffs, the Blackhawks raised their level of play considerably by stunning the Detroit Red Wings in six games. Denis Savard's 13 points in the series (4 goals and 9 assists) tied a team record shared by Hull and Mikita.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
April 5 | Chicago Blackhawks | 2 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 | |
April 6 | Chicago Blackhawks | 5 | Detroit Red Wings | 4 | (OT) |
April 8 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | |
April 9 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3 | |
April 11 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | Detroit Red Wings | 6 | |
April 13 | Detroit Red Wings | 1 | Chicago Blackhawks | 7 |
Chicago wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 2
Staying hot in the Norris Division Final, the Hawks beat the St. Louis Blues in five games.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues
Date | Away | Score | Home | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
April 18 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3 | St. Louis Blues | 1 |
April 20 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | St. Louis Blues | 5 |
April 22 | St. Louis Blues | 2 | Chicago Blackhawks | 5 |
April 24 | St. Louis Blues | 2 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3 |
April 26 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | St. Louis Blues | 2 |
Chicago wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 1
After a great playoff run, the Blackhawks Cup dreams ended up in ashes as they were beaten by the eventual Stanley Cup champions Calgary Flames in five games. Denis Savard and Steve Larmer led the team throughout the playoffs averaging more than a point a game. Dave Manson set a team record that still stands with 84 penalty minutes in the playoffs.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Calgary Flames
Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 2 | Chicago Blackhawks | 0 | Calgary Flames | 3 | |
May 4 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | Calgary Flames | 2 | |
May 6 | Calgary Flames | 5 | Chicago Blackhawks | 2 | |
May 8 | Calgary Flames | 2 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | (OT) |
May 10 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | Calgary Flames | 3 |
Calgary wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 1