Writing about the Patrick Kane situation is not for the faint of heart. It's not an endeavor to be taken lightly. Yesterday, we covered the Patrick Kane rape allegations and how this story changes public perception of the Chicago Blackhawks superstar. When a story this huge comes along, it's a very difficult situation for columnists everywhere. … [Read more...] about Court of Patrick Kane public opinion is in session
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Patrick Kane shouldn’t have been your hero to begin with
Charles Barkley got it right in the early '90s when he said- "athletes aren't role models." Right now, many parents of kids with #88 Chicago Blackhawks sweaters are learning or re-learning this lesson. A lot of grown up adults are getting a re-education as well. What's even sadder is the fact that it's Patrick Kane providing the teachable moment. This isn't "Fool me … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane shouldn’t have been your hero to begin with
Q&A with Blackhawks Trevor Van Riemsdyk
Chicago Blackhawks Defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk made his NHL postseason debut on June 8th in game three of the 2015 Stanley Cup Final. In his rookie season, he was limited to just 18 games to due to patellar and wrist injuries. The Middletown, New Jersey native is the younger brother of James van Riemsdyk, who plays Left Wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. James Van Riemsdyk … [Read more...] about Q&A with Blackhawks Trevor Van Riemsdyk
VIDEO: Chicago Blackhawks fans celebrate in streets
The Stanley Cup Final is sports Cinco de Mayo; 95% of the people celebrating it really have no clue what it's actually about. It's an easy excuse to get plastered. Whoops I meant to say PLASTERED! #BecauseItsTheCup (of grain alcohol) At least, that what it's become during the Chicago Blackhawks dynasty era/social media era. Yes, three titles in five years is a dynasty; given … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Chicago Blackhawks fans celebrate in streets
The Chicago Blackhawks bandwagon at its best (or worst)
The Chicago Blackhawks bandwagon is bigger and badder this year than ever before. "HAWKS WIN" was a top ten national trending term on Twitter last night. And yes it was HAWKS WIN, in ALL CAPS, because Tweeters were YELLING. It was not Hawks win because that's not quite LOUD ENOUGH! Yes, it's obvious that the Blackhawks are the most powerful national hockey brand. They're … [Read more...] about The Chicago Blackhawks bandwagon at its best (or worst)
Blackhawks triumph helps Chicago recover from Great Fire of 1871 (SATIRE)
With every postseason win, the Chicago Blackhawks take another step towards drinking the blessed waters residing within Lord Stanley’s Cup. The possibility of tasting these pure waters lifts the spirits of Windy City Citizens still yearning for a ray of light to guide them through the dark devastation brought on by the Great Chicago Fire in October of 1871. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks triumph helps Chicago recover from Great Fire of 1871 (SATIRE)
Chelsea Dagger: NOT a Song About Doing Cocaine with a Prostitute
Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis, the Chicago Blackhawks goal scoring celebration song, has become a go-to cliche for Hawks fans and media alike. You'll hear Chicago media members lacking in originality and devoid of cleverness use a sentence like "Will the Hawks put a Chelsea Dagger in the Minnesota Wild tonight?" or "This game could be the Chelsea Dagger for the Anaheim … [Read more...] about Chelsea Dagger: NOT a Song About Doing Cocaine with a Prostitute
As Blackhawks succeed, Blackhawks Twitter degenerates
I sincerely hope the Chicago Blackhawks win Game 7 in Anaheim Saturday night; and then go on win the Stanley Cup Final. I am rooting FOR the team. What I am rooting AGAINST is Chicago Blackhawks Playoffs Twitter; in all its forms. I want the Blackhawks to win it all. I want Blackhawks Playoffs Twitter to die; quickly. Before we get to making fun of people/stuff, I should … [Read more...] about As Blackhawks succeed, Blackhawks Twitter degenerates
Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators playoff schedule, TV listings
Here it is! Get our your day planners and pens, here's the Chicago Blackhawks playoff schedule; with television assignments. The Blackhawks certainly did not finish with a flourish, and essentially limped to the finish line. Hence they'll enter the postseason a lower seed versus the Nashville Predators. What about Patrick Kane? … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators playoff schedule, TV listings
Patrick Sharp considers suing slanderous site over salacious rumors
Chicago Blackhawks star forward Patrick Sharp told the media yesterday that he is considering legal action against a local website that published an alarmingly detailed laundry list of rumors pertaining to his personal life. The website published a seemingly self-assured "post" (it is a "post" not an "article") that went into excessive detail about supposed trysts involving … [Read more...] about Patrick Sharp considers suing slanderous site over salacious rumors