Former Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and Wisconsin Badgers great Chris Chelios will be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame tonight in Chicago, as he becomes the sixth Badgers to enter the hall. Chelios will be inducted along with Mike “Doc” Emrick, Gary Suter, Ed Snider and Keith Tkachuk at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel. The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, … [Read more...] about Blackhawks, Red Wings Legend Chris Chelios Enters USA Hockey H.O.F.
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NHL’s New Radical Realignment: 4 Conferences Replace 6 Divisions
Everyone is talking about the era of the super-conferences in college football, but it has now officially happened in hockey first. The Atlanta Thrashers becoming the Winnipeg Jets 2.0 prompted the NHL to make some realignment changes. And instead of just tweaking the Southeast Division, cuz you can't have Winnipeg, especially with their lovely nighttime midseason … [Read more...] about NHL’s New Radical Realignment: 4 Conferences Replace 6 Divisions
Changes Abound for Blackhawks As Patrick Kane Moves to Wing
After what can only be described as a less than stellar homecoming on Tuesday, the Chicago Blackhawks will be sporting a way different look on offense when the New York Islanders come to town Friday night. The Patrick Kane at center experiment, largely heralded as a success in the early portion of the season, will come to an end, as the 23-year old will be moved back to his … [Read more...] about Changes Abound for Blackhawks As Patrick Kane Moves to Wing
NHL Central Division Week in Review
While the NHL season is still young, the NHL Central Division is starting to show some separation between the playoff-contending teams and those slated for next June's NHL Entry Draft lottery. With that, here is a summary of the NHL Central Division for the first four weeks of the season (in order of the current Central Division standings): … [Read more...] about NHL Central Division Week in Review
Send in the Clowns: Blackhawks Circus Trip Preview
Even though the Bulls, the Chicago Blackhawks' usual co-tenant of the United Center, are currently locked out as NBA owners and players haggle over who will get a bigger piece of the money pie, the Hawks will still be kicked out of the arena for the next several weeks as the circus comes to town. The annual circus trip has always been a make or break proposition for the Hawks, … [Read more...] about Send in the Clowns: Blackhawks Circus Trip Preview
With Blackhawks Lineup Shakeup Looming, Is Quenneville Overreacting?
Sunday night was one of the worst nights of the season for the Chicago Blackhawks. They made a slew of defensive mistakes, allowed the Canucks to score five power play goals, and in general looked like a team who was not able to get up for their third game in four nights as they fell to the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 at the United Center. The Sedin twins both torched the Hawks for a … [Read more...] about With Blackhawks Lineup Shakeup Looming, Is Quenneville Overreacting?
Blackhawks Patrick Kane Stars in “Peggy” Credit Card Ad (Video)
You've no doubt seen those Discover Card ads. Maybe you know them as USA Prime Credit ads or "Peggy" ads. The TV spots, running since August of 2010, focus on horrible customer service at financial institutions. The agent is named Peggy, actually a he, as you obviously know. We've seen them incessantly during college football. And we've seen Peggy interact with among others: … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Patrick Kane Stars in “Peggy” Credit Card Ad (Video)
Chicago Blackhawks Report Card: First Midterm Edition
On Saturday night, the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 at the United Center, bringing their record for the first 10 games of the season to 6-2-2. Ray Emery made 27 saves in only his second start of the season, and while the Hawks' power play struggled to get going in an 0-for-5 performance, their penalty killing unit was perfect yet again, going … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Report Card: First Midterm Edition
NHL Central Division Week in Review
As the Columbus Blue Jackets are positioning themselves in 242 days for either top amateur prospects Nail Kabulov or Filip Forsberg in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, and as I primarily cover the Blue Jackets, I am left with little to write about in a positive manner. Therefore, as part of a continuing series, here is a summary of the NHL Central Division for the first two weeks … [Read more...] about NHL Central Division Week in Review
Tuesday’s Three Stars: Kane, Hossa Shine as Hawks Pluck Ducks
It wasn't the prettiest game in the history of the NHL, but that scarcely mattered as Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp scored goals and Patrick Kane picked up two assists in the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks at the United Center. Kane also picked up the winning shootout tally, and Corey Crawford made 29 saves in the win. … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Three Stars: Kane, Hossa Shine as Hawks Pluck Ducks