Chicago Blackhawks reassign GM Dale Tallon, promote Stan Bowman

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Jul. 14, 2009

Despite helping assemble a team that reached the conference finals, Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon has been reassigned and replaced by Stan Bowman, the team announced Tuesday.

Blackhawks replace Tallon with Bowman

CHICAGO, July 14 (UPI) -- The Chicago Blackhawks have fired general manager Dale Tallon and replaced him with assistant general manager Stan Bowman, hockey sources said.

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Blackhawks give Sopel 3-year extension

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Savard signs contract extension

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No. 1 pick Kane signs with Blackhawks

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