The NHL draft is over and my “Blackhawks” got their man
It was the first piece of “Kyle Davidson’s” plan
Luck was certainly with us when we ended up with the first selection
This should be the start of my team’s resurrection
In case you didn’t know, “Connor Bedard” was the cherished prize
He can’t do it all himself, we still need other guys
There is no more “Toews” and “Kane”, the last of their championship teams
Hopefully we will be adding more pennants to the “United Center” beams
They now have so many young players in their system eager to play
I am really looking forward to opening day
Last year was hard for me because I wanted them to tank the season
It was in the interest of the team, so you can’t charge me with treason
We now have a major cornerstone to build on to form a strong foundation
This will help to alleviate the past few years we suffered in frustration
They have to spend some money just to reach the cap floor
That is why we have the leeway to experiment some more
“Taylor Hall”, “Nick Foligno” and “Corey Perry” are all ready to take the ice
This year the funds are flexible and they can afford the extra price
If history repeats itself, things can only get better from here
They will have to prove it by getting better every year
I am not getting too excited, I know that it will take some time
Have some good team mates in place when “Bedard” reaches his prime
It reminds me when “Toews” and “Kane” first donned the “Blackhawks” sweater
From that time on, “Chicago” was destined to get better
It’s like a jigsaw puzzle where every piece has to fit in the right space
I will be satisfied enough if they manage to stay out of last place
There are a lot of teams in this league that this season is make or break
They have spent millions of dollars every year and their reputation is at stake
They have “tanked” in every opportunity they got
So much is dependent on your draft picks and the free agents you bought
So many franchises have tried for years to get to that final bout
Now they are at the point when they know their time is running out
I see a lot of them just giving in and going for broke
Teams have the chemistry but always seem to choke
This is their final year for them to win the crown
Next year my team will be rising while they will be falling down
It’s nice to see my “Blackhawks” finally sticking to a plan
They have stood behind this “General Manager” and “Davidson” is their man
Here’s hoping that “Bedard” lives up to all his fame
As for me I am planning on watching each and every game
The Black Sheep Poet 