 The team bolstered their forward depth by signing veterans Daniel Carcillo, Jamal Mayers and Andrew Brunette, while also acquiring goaltender Ray Emery to back-up Corey Crawford.The Blackhawks called-up prospects Brandon Saad, Andrew Shaw, Nick Leddy and Marcus Kruger, who became regular starters.The Blackhawks placed fourth in the Central Division with a 45–26–11 record and qualified for the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season.