Brandon Pirri appears to be getting his chance to shine for the Chicago Blackhawks this season. The Hawks have had an issue filling the second line center position for a number of seasons, and Pirri may have the playing style that could finally end that search. … [Read more...] about Brandon Pirri: 2013-14 Chicago Blackhawks X-Factor
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Niklas Hjalmarsson gets five year extension from Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks announced Wednesday that Niklas Hjalmarsson agreed to a five year contract extension. The deal is worth an annual cap hit of $4.1 million, according to ESPN. His extension goes into effect for the 2014-15 campaign. His current deal carries a cap hit of $3.1 million. … [Read more...] about Niklas Hjalmarsson gets five year extension from Blackhawks
Nashville Predators do not want travelling Chicago Blackhawks fans
Chicago Blackhawks fans looking to hit the road will have one less stop on their itinerary. Division rival Nashville Predators are attempting to limit the amount of red sweaters by not allowing single game ticket sales to the three home games against Chicago. Fans will have to buy a second home game in order to guarantee tickets. (Stick tap to Section 303 and Chicago’s own Jay … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators do not want travelling Chicago Blackhawks fans
Wolves GM Wendell Young talks Blackhawks, Blues (exclusive)
Wendell Young was a goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL. Wendell Young is the only hockey player to have won a Memorial Cup (1982 Kitchener Rangers), a Calder Cup (1988 Hershey Bears), a Turner Cup (1998 and 2000 Chicago Wolves), and a Stanley Cup (with the 1991 and 1992 Penguins). Today Wendell … [Read more...] about Wolves GM Wendell Young talks Blackhawks, Blues (exclusive)
Chicago Blackhawks Convention Day 2 Recap
The Chicago Blackhawks Convention continued Saturday with a 10-hour day that included autograph sessions, panels, and entertainment for fans. I unwisely spent five hours of my day acquiring a wristband and signature of Tony Esposito. The extremely wasteful time has meaning because my dad grew up a “Tony O” fan, so getting his autograph on my dad’s Blackhawks sweater was … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Convention Day 2 Recap
Chicago Blackhawks Convention Day 1 Recap
The Chicago Blackhawks embarked on their sixth annual fan convention July 26, and more than a few fans showed up. I did what any self-respecting person would do and pay more than their fair share of money to attend the convention. I showed up with a couple of friends, went through the painfully long check-in line, and cringed at the length of the line for opening ceremonies at … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Convention Day 1 Recap
Chicago Blackhawks Schedule: Games you cannot miss
Among a slew of announcements July 19, the Chicago Blackhawks and National Hockey League released their 2013-14 schedule. The Chicago Blackhawks schedule includes 17 nationally televised games, a game at Soldier Field, and at least one game against every team in the league. Here are a handful of games and stretches you cannot miss. … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Schedule: Games you cannot miss
Justin Bieber stepped on the Blackhawks Logo WHO CARES???!!!!
I hate Justin Bieber as much as you do. I hate the "Biebs," the Bieber hair style, Beliebers etc. I'm so sick of all of them. To say I hate Justin Bieber isn't really true, I just don't care. Neither should you. So I'm sick of. Who cares if Justin Bieber touched the Stanley Cup? It's a trophy, not your wife's vagina. And you know what I DO NOT CARE AT ALL about you touching the … [Read more...] about Justin Bieber stepped on the Blackhawks Logo WHO CARES???!!!!
Don’t YOU DARE Step on the Blackhawks Locker Room Logo! EVER!
When you cover the Chicago Blackhawks, you encounter one distinctive, but vastly underreported ritual that takes place inside the Blackhawks’ locker room. On that carpeted floor is a beautiful, large Indian head logo; and if any one steps on it, a curse or pox shall come upon them!!!!! One day, I did my best to avoid stepping on it while also trying to navigate a media throng, … [Read more...] about Don’t YOU DARE Step on the Blackhawks Locker Room Logo! EVER!
Blackhawks, Badgers icon Chris Chelios enters Hall of Fame
Chris Chelios entering the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto is a special moment for the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and Wisconsin Badgers. Chelios is the first UW hockey alum enshrined alongside the likes of Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr and Mario Lemieux. Chelios skated in his record-tying 26th and final season in the NHL during the 2009-10 campaign. He … [Read more...] about Blackhawks, Badgers icon Chris Chelios enters Hall of Fame