The struggling franchise had finished in the NHL cellar for seven times in the past nine seasons.
Also, in the off-season, the Hawks acquired Johnny Wilson and Glen Skov from the Detroit Red Wings.
The team would get off to their best start in a few seasons, as they played .500 hockey in their opening 10 games, as Chicago had a record of 4–4–2.
Offensively, Chicago was led by Red Sullivan, who had a team high 40 points, as he scored 14 goals and added 26 assists.
In goal, Al Rollins played the majority of games, leading the team in wins at 17, and GAA at 2.95.