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.
 * Captain Adrian Aucoin is traded to the Calgary Flames.

Regular season
On Saturday, November 17, 2007, the Blackhawks scored three short-handed goals in a 5–3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.

Playoffs
Chicago failed to qualify for the playoffs for the 5th consecutive season.

Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

Transactions
The Blackhawks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2007–08 season.

Draft picks
Chicago's picks at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus, Ohio. The Blackhawks had the first overall pick in the draft.

Rockford IceHogs
The Rockford IceHogs, who will be moving up from the United Hockey League, are the new American Hockey League affiliate of the Blackhawks in 2007–08.

Toledo Walleye
The Toledo Walleye are the Blackhawks affiliate in the ECHL.