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Free Agency period looms large for Chicago Blackhawks (UPDATE 7/5)

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(7/5): As of 1:00 p.m., Ray Emery has moved on from Chicago, signing with the Philadelphia Flyers for 1 year, $1.65 million. Blackhawks could give him that money, but not the chance to start like Philly could. Blackhawks have brought back Michal Handzus on a one year, $1 million deal that includes a no move clause. It looks like Chicago is set up the middle with Toews, Handzus, … [Read more...] about Free Agency period looms large for Chicago Blackhawks (UPDATE 7/5)

Blackhawks re-sign Bickell; well worth early salary-shedding

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Just like in the summer of 2010, the Chicago Blackhawks had to part ways with some popular names in order keep the names that matter much more. You have to sell off some pieces or "salary dump" or "salary shed" in order to keep the bigger players in house. The Blackhawks did just that by re-signing Bryan Bickell to a four year, $16 million extension. The price was Bolland … [Read more...] about Blackhawks re-sign Bickell; well worth early salary-shedding

Chicago Blackhawks begin selling off: Bolland, Frolik gone

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Well that didn't take long. The Chicago Blackhawks began the post Stanley Cup sell-off today during NHL Draft Day. The parade was just held on Friday. Here's what intentionally hilarious about the stupidly and horribly written Chicago Blackhawks press releases. Instead of giving it a headline like "Blackhawks trade Dave Bolland," which would make a lot of sense, we get this … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks begin selling off: Bolland, Frolik gone

2013 Mock NHL Draft Final

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The NHL Draft is almost here.  The 2013 abbreviated NHL season is over for everyone, congrats Blackhawks,  and it's time for them to look forward to the 2013 NHL Draft.  This year's draft, Sunday, June 30, from sunny New Jersey, will be a jam packed, one day affair (thank you Gary Bettman and  your lockout), having all rounds condensed into one day.  Someone other than the … [Read more...] about 2013 Mock NHL Draft Final

’13 Chicago Blackhawks Championship Parade: Good, Bad & Ugly (PHOTOS)

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                  Ripped shorts FTW. The Chicago Blackhawks paraded through the streets of Chicago Friday in grand fashion, with over 2 million fans joining in the festivities. I was one of the many who joined in on the fun and found out that fans showed up either drunk, hyped, or sans a normal … [Read more...] about ’13 Chicago Blackhawks Championship Parade: Good, Bad & Ugly (PHOTOS)

Blackhawks Andrew Shaw drops f-bomb in postgame interview (video)

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(Update: Andrew Shaw being investigated by the league over usage of profanities and gay slurs) Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final will certainly be remembered for the midnight goal by Andrew Shaw. The Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins began playing at 7:30 CDT Wednesday night. They ended in the third overtime with Andrew Shaw deflecting a shot past Tuukka Rask for the … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Andrew Shaw drops f-bomb in postgame interview (video)

Blackhawks fan Jim Belushi is the reason terrorists hate us (video)

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The continuing relevance of Jim Belushi is the reason that people suck. More specifically, the fact that we pay attention to Jim Belushi despite the fact the he never accomplished anything is the real reason the human race truly sucks. The fact that Jim Belushi was trending on Twitter for no reason other than he showed up for a hockey game is frightening. During the Stanley … [Read more...] about Blackhawks fan Jim Belushi is the reason terrorists hate us (video)