Claim: In the 1950-51 season, despite making no roster changes whatsoever, the Black Hawks started the season with a strong 7-3-2 record before falling into a slump after 27 games where their record went down to 11-10-6; which was still above .500, but after team members Jack Stewart, Gus Bodnar, and Bill Gadsby ran into injuries, the next 43 games saw the team go on a 2-37-4, resulting in a last place finish for the second consecutive season.
Evidence: In the off-season, the Black Hawks and Detroit Red Wings made the biggest trade in NHL history at the time, as Chicago sent Jim Henry, Gaye Stewart, Bob Goldham and Metro Prystai to Detroit for Harry Lumley, Jack Stewart, Al Dewsbury, Don Morrison and Pete Babando. The club also replaced head coach Charlie Conacher with former Red Wings player Ebbie Goodfellow, and named the newly acquired Jack Stewart the captain of the team.