1998–99 Chicago Blackhawks season

The 1998–99 Chicago Blackhawks season was the 73rd season of operation of the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League. They missed the playoffs in back to back seasons for the first time since the 1957–58 season.

Regular season
The Blackhawks allowed the most power-play goals of all 27 teams, with 80. Captain Chris Chelios was traded late in the season, to the Detroit Red Wings. The team finishes the season without a captain.

Schedule and results

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Scoring

 * Position abbreviations: C = Center; D = Defense; G = Goaltender; LW = Left wing; RW = Right wing
 * † = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Blackhawks only.
 * ‡ = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Blackhawks only.

Goaltending

 * † = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Blackhawks only.
 * ‡ = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Blackhawks only.

Draft picks
Chicago's draft picks at the 1998 NHL Entry Draft held at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York.