Though not enough to make the playoffs either year , their poor overall standing allowed Tallon high draft picks to work with .
Under Tallon , however , the Blackhawks steadily improved , raising their points totals to 71 and 88 in the next two years .
Though not enough to make the playoffs either year , Blackhawks ' poor overall standing allowed Tallon high draft picks to work with .
Under Tallon , however , the Blackhawks steadily improved , raising their points totals to 71 and 88 in the next two years .