For the Chicago Blackhawks, general manager Kyle Davidson made a plethora of moves this offseason which should help the team be much improved. Let’s review the Blackhawk’s offseason moves, and how it could impact their future success. We’ll start with defenseman Ian Cole, who signed with the Blackhawks to a one-year contract with a $4 million cap hit. Forward Cole Smith added in free agencyAs mentioned above, the Blackhawks also added a depth forward in Cole Smith on July 1. Kane will arguably be the best player Bedard has ever played with.