Hawks thinning out

The Chicago Blackhawlks played the 2009-10 season to packed houses in the leagues biggest arena and went on to win the Stanley Cup. And, they lost money.And for this, Gary Bettman continues to make millions to stear the Titanic.  It'll be an interesting year next season, as of the team that was on the ice when they won the Stanley Cup, only 11 remain with nine gone, including goalie Antti Niemi, who the Hawks walked away from after an arbitration ruling didn't go their way.  But at least those 11 include names like Toews, Kane, Keith, Sharp, and Bolland.

The Hawks Cup tour included a stop at Soldier Field over the weekend where they brought it on stage with Kid Rock.  Didn't figure Rock - who possesses a Stanley Cup ring given to him by Chris Chelios and is a noted fan of all things Detroit - would give the Hawks the rub.

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