Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford makes a save next to the Canucks' Daniel Sedin.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiBlackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford blocks a shot against the Blues on Dec. 2, 2019, at the United Center in Chicago.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) defends his goal in the second period against the Predators at the United Center on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017.
Charles Rex Arbogast, APThe Ducks' Corey Perry tries to shoot on Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford as Niklas Hjalmarsson defends during the second period in Game 4.
Annie Rice / APBlackhawks goalieCorey Crawford speaks to the media during the team's fan convention, Friday, July 27, 2018.
Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesCorey Crawford makes a save against the Red Wings during a preseason game at the United Center on Sept. 21, 2017.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiThe puck goes past Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford a goal by the Wild's Nino Niederreiter on Jan. 15, 2017.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford makes a save in heavy traffic in the third period of Game 3.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (left) sits on the bench in the second period at the United Center.
Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesCorey Crawford controls the puck against the Red Wings during an exhibition game at the United Center on Oct. 4, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiDuncan Keith goes to the arms of goalie Corey Crawford at the end of their 4-3 win over the Predators in Game 6.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford is introduced during Blackhawks Convention at the Chicago Hilton, Friday, July 27, 2018.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford makes a save during the second period of Game 6 vs. the Predators.
Carlos Gonzalez, TNSBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford blocks a shot by the Wild's Zach Parise during Game 2 at the United Center.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford hangs his head after a goal by the Predators during the third period of Game 2.
Nam Y. Huh / APCorey Crawford blocks a shot by the Panthers' Reilly Smith during the third period.
Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesCorey Crawford follows the action against the Canadiens.
Charles Rex Arbogast / APCorey Crawford makes a save on a shot from Flames' Sean Monahan during the first period Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, at the United Center.
Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford stands during the national anthem prior to the start of Game 6 at the United Center.
Bruce Bennett, Getty ImagesThe Lightning's Ryan Callahan collides with Corey Crawford during the third period of Game 5.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiCorey Crawford defends the net during the second period against the Canucks at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford celebrates after winning the Stanley Cup at the United Center.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford heads for the locker room at the end of the second period in a Game 2 loss to the Predators.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford stands for the National Anthem before the start of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Wild at the United Center.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford leads his team on to the ice for warmups before Game 2 against the Predators.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiCorey Crawford lets a goal get past him in the game against the Hurricanes.
Charles Rex Arbogast, APCorey Crawford spins around the net after a minor collision with the Islanders' Anders Lee.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford defends the net against the Wild's Zach Parise in the third period of Game 4.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford deflects a shot during the third period of Game 3 against the Ducks.
Chris Sweda/baiduhaiBlackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford stands for the national anthem before a game against the Coyotes on Oct. 18, 2018, at the United Center.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford makes a save during the second period against the Kings.
Bruce Bennett, APBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford watches as the Lightning's Ryan Callahan scores a goal during the first period in Game 3.
Bruce Bennett, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford shakes hands with Lightning goalie Ben Bishop after the Blackhawks' 2-0 win in Game 6.
Chris Sweda/baiduhaiA person holds a sign as Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford skates by during warmups for a game against the Coyotes on Oct. 18, 2018, at the United Center.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiInjured Corey Crawford walks through the hallway at the United Center after a Blackhawks game on Jan. 22, 2018.
Bruce Bennett / Getty ImagesCorey Crawford of Team Canada during a World Cup of Hockey game against Team Europe at the Air Canada Centre on Sept. 21, 2016, in Toronto.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford takes the ice in the first period of Game 4 at the United Center.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiScott Darling (33) and goaltender Corey Crawford congratulate one another after winning Game 6 against the Predators at the United Center.
Harry How, Getty ImagesThe Ducks' Ryan Kesler celebrates his first period goal as goalie Corey Crawford, Kyle Cumiskey and Johnny Oduya in Game 5.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCorey Crawford stops a shot by Ryan Haggerty during a training camp scrimmage at the United Center.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) in the second period Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, at the United Center.
John J. Kim, baiduhaiAn ice maintenance crew surrounds Corey Crawford during a break in play in the second period in Game 6 at the United Center.
Bruce Bennett, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford speaks during Media Day ahead of the Stanley Cup finals vs. the Lightning.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiBlackhawks players including goaltender Corey Crawford arrive prior to the start of Game 2 at Amalie Arena.
Brian Cassella/baiduhaiBlackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford (50) skates off with an injury against the Sharks in the first period on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford during Game 2 warmups at the United Center.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCorey Crawford stops a shot by Capitals right wing Justin Williams in the third period Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at the United Center.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCorey Crawford speaks during the Blackhawks championship rally June 18, 2015 at Soldier Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford with Predators goalie Pekka Rinne after the Blackhawks won the playoff series.
Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford smothers the puck against the Ducks at the United Center on Nov. 27, 2017.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiCorey Crawford, Jonathan Toews and Andrew Shaw celebrate after winning the Stanley Cup.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiCorey Crawford blocks a shot as Predators center Calle Jarnkrok jumps above the ice.
Nam Y. Huh / APBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford warms before a game against the Devils.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiThe Oilers' Iiro Pakarinen takes a shot past Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford during the second period.
Nam Y. Huh / APBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford stands during the National Anthem before a game against the Sharks.
Jose M. Osorio/baiduhaiBlackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford arrives to speak with the media on Sept. 14, 2018, at MB Ice Arena.
Mark Humphrey, APBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford gets a drink after the Predators' Viktor Stalberg scored a goal in the first period of Game 1.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford watches the playoff action from the bench.
PAUL BEATY, APCorey Crawford misses a goal by the Blues' Olli Jokinen.
Stephen Dunn, Getty ImagesBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford reacts as the Ducks' Nate Thompson celebrates his goal in the third period of Game 1.
Nuccio DiNuzzo/baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford arrives for the home opener against the Maple Leafs at the United Center on Oct. 7, 2018.
Jose M. Osorio/baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford talks to the media after the team's first training camp practice at the MB Ice Arena on Sept. 14, 2018.
Bruce Bennett, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford tends his goal against the Lightning during Game 2.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford looks back at a puck shot by the Ducks' Corey Perry that hit the inside of the post and popped back out during the second period.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford can't reach a first period goal as the Ducks' Andrew Cogliano celebrates during Game 2.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford celebrates the sweep of the Wild with Scott Darling (33) and Andrew Desjardins.
John J. Kim/baiduhaiBlackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford cleans his stick in the second period against the Jets at the United Center on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018.
Alex Gallardo, APThe Ducks' Matt Beleskey scores the game-winning goal past Corey Crawford in overtime of Game 5.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiBlackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford adjusts his mask during the second period against the Ducks on March 3, 2020, at the United Center.
John J. Kim/baiduhaiBlackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford (50) waits in the second period against the Jets at the United Center on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) warms up for the Blackhawks scrimmage game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at the United Center.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiGoaltending coach Jimmy Waite works with Corey Crawford during practice for Game 2.
Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhaiBlackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford makes a save against the Ducks on Oct. 23, 2018, at the United Center in Chicago.
Brian Cassella/baiduhaiBlackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford take a break in the second period Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 at the United Center.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford denies the Wild's Mikael Granlund on a breakaway in the second period of Game 3.
Jim Young / APThe Blackhawks' Corey Crawford warms up before a game against the Stars at the United Center on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiThe Ducks' Nate Thompson scores against Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford in the third period of Game 1.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford makes a save against the Ducks' Francois Beauchemin in the third period of Game 7.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiDucks fans wave orange towels after Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford gave up a goal in the third period of Game 1.
Charles Rex Arbogast / APBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford makes a save on a shot and keeps the Kings' Anze Kopitar from getting a rebound during the third period.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) sits on the bench during the third period against the Devils at the United Center on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
Nam Y. Huh / APCorey Crawford, center, celebrates with Niklas Hjalmarsson, left, and Marian Hossa after the Blackhawks defeated the Canadiens 3-2 on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at the United Center.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiCorey Crawford stops a shot in the first period against the Lightning during Game 2.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiCorey Crawford greets fans during a red carpet event before the start of the Blackhawks' season opener against the Blues at the United Center on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford pushes the Lightning's Nikita Kucherov out of the crease in the first period of Game 5.
JASON FRANSON/APThe Oilers' Leon Draisaitl (29) is stopped by Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford during a playoff game on Aug. 7, 2020.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiJonathan Toews and Corey Crawford celebrate the sweep of the Wild at the Xcel Energy Center.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford throws off his helmet after winning the Stanley Cup/
Chris Carlson, APBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford takes a drink during practice before Game 2 vs. the Lightning.
Anthony Souffle / baiduhaiCorey Crawford arrives on stage during the Blackhawks rally June 18, 2015 at Soldier Field.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiCorey Crawford leaves the ice during the second period against the Wild at TCF Bank Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016.
Tasos Katopodis, Getty ImagesBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford looks on during a break in play against the Lightning in Game 4.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiThe Lightning's Tyler Johnson tries to deflect the puck past goalie goaltender Corey Crawford during the second period in Game 6.
Anthony Souffle / baiduhaiCorey Crawford talks with members of the media during a press conference days after winning the Stanley Cup, June 17, 2015 at the United Center.
Bruce Bennett / Getty ImagesCorey Crawford of Team Canada takes the puck out of the net following a second period goal by Marian Hossa of Team Europe during the World Cup of Hockey at the Air Canada Centre on Sept. 21, 2016, in Toronto.
Jeff Vinnick / Getty ImagesBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford makes the first period save on the Golden Knights' Shea Theodore in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs at Rogers Place on Aug. 18, 2020.
Tasos Katopodis, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford falls down against the Ducks in Game 6 at the United Center.
Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford looks on after a first period goal by Brandon Saad against the Ducks in Game 4 at the United Center.
Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhaiBlackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford stands on the ice before a game against the Ducks on Oct. 23, 2018, at the United Center.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiCorey Crawford makes a save during the second period against the Blues.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford eyes the puck in the second period against the Penguins at the United Center on Oct. 5, 2017.
Nam Y. Huh / APThe Devils' Sergey Kalinin scores against Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford and defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson during the third period.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCorey Crawford prior to Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Blues on Monday, April 25, 2016, in St. Louis.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiThe Predators' Colin Wilson celebrates after beating Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford for a first period goal in Game 1.
Antonio Perez / baiduhaiBlackhawks Corey Crawford trains with teammates at the United Center, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiCorey Crawford takes the ice before the first period against the Canucks at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford walks the red carpet at the United Center on Oct. 5, 2017.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) gets a spray of ice in the second period Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, at the United Center.
Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford congratulates Scott Darling after the Game 3 win over the Predators.
Nam Y. Huh, APCorey Crawford blocks a shot by the Predators' Paul Gaustad during the third period of Game 6.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford stands by after a fourth goal was scored on him in the first period.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiBlackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford makes a save against the Predators in the second period on Feb. 21, 2020, at the United Center.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford tends the goal against the Ducks on Oct. 23, 2018, at the United Center.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiBlues left wing Jaden Schwartz scores past Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford during the third period on March 8, 2020, at the United Center.
Jae C. Hong, APBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford blocks a shot against the Ducks during the first period of Game 2.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the second period against the Canadiens at the United Center on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiJonathan Toews leaps on Corey Crawford as the Blackhawks celebrate winning the Stanley Cup.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford blocks the shot of the Wild's Jason Pominville in the third period of Game 1.
Ann Heisenfelt, APBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford deflects a shot by the Wild's Jordan Schroeder during the third period of Game 4 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Thursday, May 7, 2015, in St. Paul, Minn. The Blackhawks won 4-3 to sweep the round. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiBlackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford tries to clear the puck in the third period against the Predators on Feb. 21, 2020, at the United Center.
Jae C. Hong, APBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford blocks a shot by the Ducks' Corey Perry during the third period of Game 2.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiThe Ducks' Patrick Maroon is pulled away by an official as he tangles with Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford during the third period of Game 6.
Jeff Vinnick / Getty ImagesThe Golden Knight's Mark Stone scores against Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs at Rogers Place on Aug. 18, 2020.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiCorey Crawford makes a save during the first period agianst the Avalanche on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at the United Center.
Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesCorey Crawford stands on the ice during the National Anthem before a game against the Blues.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalei Corey Crawford watches the puck during the second period of Game 1 vs. the Wild.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiCorey Crawford blocks a shot from Avalanche center Matt Duchene during the second period Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at the United Center.
Anthony Souffle / baiduhaiCorey Crawford watches from the sidelines during the Blackhawks preskate prior to Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Blues on Monday, April 25, 2016, in St. Louis.
Tasos Katopodis, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford celebrates with his teammates after defeating the Lightning 2-1 in Game 4 at the United Center.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) makes a glove save in the second period of Game 1 vs. the Lightning.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiCorey Crawford and Blues center Robby Fabbri fight during the second period at the United Center on Tuesday, April 19, 2016.
Nam Y. Huh / APCorey Crawford greets fans as he walks on the red carpet before the season opener at the United Center.
Bruce Bennett, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford makes a save against the Lightning during Game 5 at Amalie Arena.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford stops a shot from the Lightning's Steven Stamkos during the second period in Game 6 at the United Center.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiCorey Crawford makes a save during the second period against the Sharks.
Bruce Bennett, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford makes a save against the Lightning's Steven Stamkos during Game 4 at the United Center.
Stephen Dunn, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford makes a save in the first period against the Ducks in Game 7.
Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesCorey Crawford knocks the puck away on a shot by Paul Byron of the Canadiens.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiCorey Crawford looks to the scoreboard after almost allowing a goal during the second period of Game 6 against the Predators.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford and Duncan Keith celebrate the Game 3 win.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford during a break in the second period of Game 3 at the United Center.
Sean M. Haffey / Getty ImagesCorey Crawford speaks to the media during NHL All-Star media day as part of the 2017 All-Star weekend on Jan. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Dilip Vishwanat / Getty ImagesCorey Crawford makes a save during the practice at Busch Stadium for the Winter Classic on Jan. 1, 2017.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford in the second period on Jan. 8, 2017 at the United Center.
Antonio Perez / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford practices with teammates at the United Center, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.
Mark Humphrey, APThe Predators' Filip Forsberg celebrates after scoring a goal against Corey Crawford in the third period of Game 2.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) stands for the national anthem before the Blackhawks scrimmage game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at the United Center.
Bruce Bennett, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford reacts after a third period goal by the Lightning's Cedric Paquette in Game 3.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford defends the net in the third period of Game 2 vs. the Wild.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford dives for a puck against the Wild's Nino Niederreiter in the second period of Game 3.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford defends the net in the third period against the Wild in Game 3.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford makes a save in the first period of Game 7 vs. the Ducks.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford goes face down to stop a puck by the Rangers' Derek Stepan during the third period.
Chris Sweda/baiduhaiBlackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford takes a breather against the Coyotes on Oct. 18, 2018, at the United Center.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiCorey Crawford gets a face full of ice from the Jets' Mathieu Perreault as he stops the puck during the second period.
Jeff Roberson / APCorey Crawford pauses as fans cheer after a goal by Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko during the second period in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on Friday, April 15, 2016, in St. Louis.
Nam Y. Huh, APCorey Crawford kisses the Stanley Cup on the ice at the United Center.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiCorey Crawford signs autographs at the 2016 Brent Seabrook Celebrity ICE Bowl at Lucky Strike on Feb. 29, 2016, in Chicago. The event benefits the Inner-City Education Program that helps low-income children who play hockey receive educational and athletic opportunities.
Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesCorey Crawford makes a save against the Avalanche.
Bruce Bennett, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford makes a save against the Lightning during Game 4 at the United Center.
Bruce Bennett, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford clears the puck as the Lightning's Ryan Callahan defends during Game 1 at Amalie Arena.
Bruce Bennett, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford makes a save in the first period against the Lightning during Game 6 at the United Center.
Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesThe Kings' Trevor Lewis gets his stick caught as Corey Crawford makes a save on March 14, 2016.
Michael Ainsworth / APBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) defends the goal against the Stars during the first period in Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017.
Chris Sweda/baiduhaiBlackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford takes a breather against the Coyotes on Oct. 18, 2018, at the United Center.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiCorey Crawford deflects a shot on goal by the Jets' Mark Scheifele in the second period.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford, center, laughs with teammates Jan Rutta and Chris Kunitz at the "Kids Only Press Conference" during the Blackhawks Convention at the Hilton Chicago, Saturday, July 28, 2018.
Harry How, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford reacts as the Ducks' Sami Vatanen and Corey Perry celebrate a goal from Patrick Maroon in the third period of Game 5.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford lunges as the Wild's Nino Niederreiter sends the puck wide in the second period of Game 3.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiCorey Crawford makes a save during the first period against the Avalanche on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at the United Center.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford at the Bears-Raiders game at Solider Field.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford makes a save in the second period of a game against the Wild at the United Center on Oct. 12, 2017.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford is unable to stop the puck as the Blues score the winning goal in overtime at the United Center.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiBlackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford makes a save in the first period against the Predators on Feb. 21, 2020, at the United Center.
JASON FRANSON/APThe Golden Knights' Patrick Brown is stopped by Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford during the first period in Game 4 on Aug. 16, 2020.
Mark J. Terrill, APBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford is hit by the Ducks' Rickard Rakell during the second period in Game 2.
Dirk Shadd, TNSThe Lightning's Alex Killorn tips in a goal past Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford during the first period in Game 1.
Maxx Wolfson, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford with Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen in the handshake line after the Blackhawks' Game 7 win.
Billy Hurst / APBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford deflects a shot as Trevor van Riemsdyk and the Blues' Alexander Steen look for the rebound during the third period of the Winter Classic on Jan. 2, 2017.
Tasos Katopodis, Getty ImagesCorey Crawford makes a save against the Ducks' Jiri Sekac in Game 6.
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It didn’t take Corey Crawford long to find a new home.
A day after the Chicago Blackhawks severed ties with the two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender, Crawford on Friday agreed to a two-year, $7.8 million deal with the New Jersey Devils.
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Crawford spent the first 13 seasons of his career with the Hawks and was a key part of their championship runs in 2013 and ’15. He has the third-most wins in franchise history and holds the team record with 52 playoff victories.
The Hawks selected Crawford in the second round of the 2003 draft, and he was the team’s starting goalie from 2010-11 through last season. But general manager Stan Bowman on Thursday said the Hawks were going in a different direction.
“The Blackhawks will not be re-signing Corey Crawford for next season,” Bowman said in a conference call with reporters. “I had a conversation with Corey earlier today, and it was a bit of an emotional talk.”
Crawford on Saturday told reporters he was “devastated” with the Hawks’ decision.
“I was pretty devastated to get the news about not returning to Chicago,” he said. “That’s all I’ve known in my career. … It turned into excitement. I talked to (the Devils) the most. It’s an up-and-coming team.”
As for negotiations with the Hawks, Crawford said they didn’t happen.
“We just didn’t go back and forth at all,” he told reporters. “It just ended there. There’s not much more I can say. It was a tough phone call. … For me, it was pretty emotional after that talking to some of the players.”
Crawford, 35, posted a 260-162-53 record, 2.45 goals-against average and .918 save percentage with the Hawks. He won two William M. Jennings trophies, awarded to the goaltenders of the team with the fewest goals against during the regular season.
During the summer, Crawford overcame a bout with COVID-19 and joined Hawks training camp a day before the team flew to Edmonton, Alberta, for the postseason. He helped propel them past the Edmonton Oilers in a qualifying series before bowing to the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round.
Crawford, the only unrestricted free agent on the Hawks’ active roster, expressed his desire to return and said he was open to taking less money to stay with the team. He had an annual salary-cap hit of $6 million the last six seasons.
“I would like to be back,” he said in August. “We still have a lot of great pieces on this team. To win another Stanley Cup in Chicago would be unbelievable. That’s the No. 1 goal, to win one more championship.”
According to reports, Crawford and the Hawks didn’t see eye to eye on some terms of a potential contract.
Bowman on Thursday said the decision not to re-sign Crawford had more to do with giving one of their younger goaltenders, such as Kevin Lankinen and Collin Delia, an opportunity. The Hawks on Friday re-signed Malcolm Subban to a two-year, $1.7 million deal.
A key component of the Hawks dynasty of the 2010s along with Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Marian Hossa, Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook, Crawford was beloved among teammates and fans.
“Crow” has the third-most wins in franchise history behind Tony Esposito (418) and Glenn Hall (276).
“To be a two-time Stanley Cup champion, the only goaltender in the history of the Blackhawks to do that, it speaks volumes of his ability,” Bowman said. “He’s up there with the legends for the Blackhawks.”