Sounding The Horn: Denis Savard Lets Chicago Know It's His Way or the Highway

The trading of Robert Lang has hung a cloud of uncertainty over the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2008 preseason. What was supposed to be a time of anticipation and great expectations has been overrun in the night by questions and a fear of the unknown. Trading Lang was a big move. A veteran presence and a great center, Lang was supposed to be an integral part of the Blackhawks' supposed success in the 2008-2009 season.  The initial shock of the trade has many ‘Hawks fans questioning the move by GM Dale Talon. But when the dust clears, many will see a new face of the Blackhawks—something directly stemming from the trade of Robert Lang. All ‘Hawks fans remember the turning point of the previous season.  Denny Savard’s ‘Commit to the Indian’ speech was a call to arms for all members of the Chicago Blackhawks to get back to playing hockey the Chicago way—physical, blue-collar, grinding hockey first, fancy skill hockey second. That’s how ... (link)