I don't remember anyone blaming Chelios for being traded. We were just surprised the Hawks traded him to Detroit (was it Erickson?). Fans were far more angry at Wirtz. Everyone still loved Chelios in Chicago. Afterall, he was a Chicago kid.after watching Dollar Bill screw over JR with a lowball offer, only to deal him for Zhamnov who then held out as well lol!!!! that should have been the signal right there for Chelios to ask for a trade...what a joke that management group was...total **** show - deal a guy like Roenick for what essentially was the same amount he was asking for in the end but for a lessor player in Zhamnov!!!
The issue is what he did afterwards. It felt like he went out of his way to alienate the Chicago fans. I don't think it was miscommunication. Chelios has that kind of reputation. Chelios went out of his way to burn the bridge to Chicago fans.
Did Chelios even explain why he trolled Blackhawk fans?