There are easier places for prospective NHL players to go than Chicago if they want to earn a spot with the varsity.
Simply put, the Chicago Blackhawks are loaded with talent up and down the roster. The forwards are among the most skilled players in the sport, while the blue line crew is loaded with talent (Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook) and grit (Johnny Oduya and Niklas Hjalmarsson).
However, the Blackhawks are trying to put together a roster for the 2014-15 season, and general manager Stan Bowman has to take the salary cap into consideration. His team is currently $2.2 million over the league-mandated $69 million cap, according to CapGeek, and the Blackhawks are compelled to get down to that level or below by the time the season opens Oct. 9 at Dallas.
Bowman may have to get rid of some high-priced talent, and he may have to move a veteran defenseman. If he does, that may open up a spot or two for the team's young defensive talent.
In this piece, we rate the chances of five defensive prospects who are trying to earn a spot on the roster.
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