In the 194849 season of NHL, the Chicago Black Hawks had a losing record despite left wingers Roy Conacher leading the league with points and Doug Bentley in assists that season.
The Black Hawks would get off to a bad start, losing their first four games, before making a trade with the Detroit Red Wings. Roy Conacher (69) Doug Bentley (43) 
The Black Hawks were coming off a last-place finish in the 194748 season, failing to qualify for post-season play for the second straight year. Roy Conacher 68 Doug Bentley 43 
