The Chicago Blackhawks enter training camp in unfamiliar territory: surrounded by hype and expectations. For a team having spent the last decade largely ignored, the turnaround in less than 12 months from oblivion to playoff hype is startling.

The Chicago Blackhawks made one of the biggest splashes in the opening hours of free agency Tuesday afternoon in signing goaltender Cristobal Huet and defenseman Brian Campbell.

Inside Hockey's Brad Kurtzberg analyzes the first two days of free agency, looking at winners and losers as NHL teams wheel and deal this off-season.

Brian Campbell, the most sought-after defenseman on the free agent market this summer, cashed in big time on Tuesday, inking a lucrative eight-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks worth a reported $56.8 million.

After backstopping the Washington Capitals into the playoffs, Cristobal Huet has decided to relocate again, this time to the Windy City. Here's a look at the goalies who will be tending the pipes for new teams in 2008-09.

Chicago Blackhawks Assistant GM Stan Bowman was generous enough to offer Inside Hockey a few minutes of his time to discuss last season’s success, the draft, and the upcoming free agency period.

"He's nasty. Just plain nasty," one particular scout said of Kyle Beach. Bob Zalabak takes a closer look at the 'Hawks' first round pick and addresses the rumors that Scotty Bowman might be bound for the Windy City.