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Blackhawks superfan Vince Vaughn does the Polar Plunge

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Vince Vaughn wore a Blackhawks captain's jersey and jumped into a 30-degree Lake Michigan Sunday morning as part of the annual Polar Plunge. At first I wondered why people like Vaughn, former Bears great Otis Wilson and even pop star Lady Gaga would do this. Why would people willingly jump into a frigid Lake Michigan with an air temperature of barely 25 degrees? … [Read more...] about Blackhawks superfan Vince Vaughn does the Polar Plunge

NHLN’s Jamal Mayers believes Blackhawks will turn up in crunch time

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NHL Network Analyst Jamal Mayers earned himself a Stanley Cup championship ring with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013. It was his final season in the NHL, ending a career that spanned 15 years and four other teams in addition to the Blackhawks. Mayers was one of a few former Blackhawks who took part in a celebrity hockey game for “Unite on the Ice” last night. The evening of … [Read more...] about NHLN’s Jamal Mayers believes Blackhawks will turn up in crunch time

Denis Savard sees no issues in Blackhawks Defense

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When I was a kid growing up in the 1980s Denis Savard was Chicago Blackhawks hockey. The first thing that came to mind with the Hawks back then was Savard. The "Spinorama," "Savoir Faire," "Savvy," and in more recent years "commit to the indian." The nine time NHL All-Star trails only Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita for total points in Chicago Blackhawks history. If you're making … [Read more...] about Denis Savard sees no issues in Blackhawks Defense

Bryan Bickell has a big fan in former Blackhawks star Daze

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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell has a big fan in former Hawks star Eric Daze. There are many similarities in size, position, somewhat in style of play to some extent. During my exclusive conversation with Daze (more from that here) I asked Daze what he thought of the current Blackhawks team and if there's anyone on the current side that reminds him of himself when … [Read more...] about Bryan Bickell has a big fan in former Blackhawks star Daze

Former Blackhawks star Eric Daze feeling good again (exclusive)

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Former Chicago Blackhawks left wing and 2002 NHL All-Star game MVP Eric Daze will hit the ice again for a celebrity hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. "Unite on the Ice" is an evening of celebrity hockey and open skate benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. (More info on the event here) Daze didn't play hockey at all for six years, but he laced up his … [Read more...] about Former Blackhawks star Eric Daze feeling good again (exclusive)

Blackhawks alumni to play in special Soldier Field game

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Exclusive podcast with NHL Network Analyst Jamal Mayers -xclusive with Blackhawks Ambassador Denis Savard Numerous former Chicago Blackhawks will take part in a celebrity hockey game for “Unite on the Ice" Thursday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. The event is an evening of celebrity hockey and open skate activities benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. (public skate info … [Read more...] about Blackhawks alumni to play in special Soldier Field game

Blackhawks need to jettison Dan Carcillo

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Dan Carcillo was playing so well by his standards. Then Dan Carcillo Dan-Carcillo’d all over himself. This may come as surprising news to you, but ‘Carbomb’ has more than worn out his welcome. His latest antics cost him six games. For some reason, the left winger decided cross-checking a defenseless Mathieu Perreault was necessary. The Winnipeg Jet suffered an upper body … [Read more...] about Blackhawks need to jettison Dan Carcillo

Teuvo Teravainen Time requires patience from Blackhawks fans

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Chicago Blackhawks fans may indeed become witness to the next Patrick Kane as Teuvo Teravainen is now up with the parent club. However, it's going to take awhile to get there. He got called up on January 2nd, but he hasn't scored a goal or an assist yet. The #18 overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft was second on the Rockford Icehogs (the Blackhawks American Hockey League … [Read more...] about Teuvo Teravainen Time requires patience from Blackhawks fans

San Jose Sharks loan Blackhawks legend Adam Burish to Wolves

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When Adam Burish was in Chicago, he was the best sports soundbite in the city. Unfortunately, the rock star from the 2010 Stanley Cup Champions had to leave as he was made part of the Hawks' summer yard sale that followed capturing the Cup. It was a ten player sell-off of 1992 San Diego Padres proportions. However, Burish is back in The Chi now. … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks loan Blackhawks legend Adam Burish to Wolves