2007–08 Chicago Blackhawks season
The 2007–08 Chicago Blackhawks season was the 82nd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on September 25, 1926. It began on October 4, 2007, against the Minnesota Wild. The 2007 season also marked the team's first winning season in six years. Key dates prior to the start of the season: Regular season. On Saturday, November 17, 2007, the Blackhawks scored three short-handed goals in a 5–3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Playoffs. Chicago failed to qualify for the playoffs for the 5th consecutive season. Player statistics. 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 had the first overall pick in the draft. Farm teams. 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. Toledo Walleye. The Toledo Walleye are the Blackhawks affiliate in the ECHL.