from Sean McIndoe at Sportsnet,

So today, let’s pick out a dozen GMs who are facing the most pressure over the next few days and weeks, and count them down as the temperature climbs up....

9. Stan Bowman, Blackhawks

Most of the GMs on this list are under pressure because of what they need to do. Bowman is here because of what he needs to avoid. The Blackhawks are all but done, sitting seven points out of a wild-card spot with four teams to pass. Trading future assets for help right now in hopes of a miracle playoff push would be the wrong move (especially since it’s been the youth that’s been leading the way this year).

That’s easy enough to see from the outside. But inside an organization that’s used to winning, the pull to deny reality will be strong. Bowman’s job is to ignore that temptation and do what’s right for the long-term. But he may take some heat for doing so.

11 more GMs plus some honorable mentions too...