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:
- The 2007 NHL Entry Draft took place in Columbus, Ohio, on June 22–23. The Blackhawks had the first overall selection – using it to select Patrick Kane of the London Knights.
- The free agency period began on July 1.
Regular season
Divisional standings
Conference standings
Schedule and results
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 minutesGoaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice ; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against averageAwards and records
Records
Milestones
Transactions
The Blackhawks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2007–08 season.Trades
Free agents
Draft picks
Chicago's picks at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus, Ohio. The Blackhawks had the first overall pick in the draft.| Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
| 1 | 1 | Patrick Kane | Right Wing | London Knights | |
| 2 | 38 | Bill Sweatt | Left Wing | Colorado College | |
| 2 | 56 | Akim Aliu | Center | Sudbury Wolves | |
| 3 | 69 | Maxime Tanguay | Center | Rimouski Océanic | |
| 3 | 86 | Josh Unice | Goaltender | Kitchener Rangers | |
| 5 | 126 | Joe Lavin | Defense | U.S. National Team Development Program | |
| 6 | 156 | Richard Greenop | Center | Windsor Spitfires |