Crawford has been with the Blackhawks for 13 seasons. He was the top goaltender for two of the Hawks three Stanley Cup titles. The future 36-year-old wont be between the pipelines at the United Center next year.
” The message to Corey and to everyone else today is that we decided that weve got some young goaltenders here in Chicago that we think in. Much like Corey needed that opportunity when he came up after the 2010 season– he had actually been with us a few years working his way up– weve got a couple young goalies here in Lankinen and Delia, who we havent given a real huge chance to.
” I had a discussion previously with Corey today. Was a bit of an emotional talk. Corey and I go back a very long time.
” We had some unbelievable moments together. Looking back at this last stretch of time, to be a two-time Stanley Cup champion– the only goaltender in the history of the Blackhawks to do that, I think it speaks volumes to his capability. Hes up there with the legends of the Blackhawks.
Corey was great back in 2013, when we beat the Bruins. Going to the 2015 group, I look back at his efficiency that Cup run and he was outstanding for us. We would have never won it without Corey. ”
Hawks GM Stan Bowman revealed Thursday the group will not re-sign Crawford for next season.
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CHICAGO– The Blackhawks are letting Corey Crawford walk.
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Corey and I go back a long time.
” The message to Corey and to everybody else today is that we chose that weve got some young goaltenders here in Chicago that we think in. Much like Corey required that chance when he came up after the 2010 season– he had been with us a couple of years working his method up– weve got a couple young goalies here in Lankinen and Delia, who we have not offered a real huge chance to. Corey was wonderful back in 2013, when we beat the Bruins.
