But that very same success may have also bought them time with Marcus Kruger and Johnny Oduya, both of whom seem to be patiently waiting for Chicago to free up cap space before re-signing.

Johnny Oduya has signed a two-year deal with the Dallas Stars worth $7.5 million. Oduya, 33, was said to be waiting on the Blackhawks to clear cap space, but with Chicago GM Stan Bowman unable to ...