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2011-12 NHL Northwest Division Rankings and Fantansy Projections

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  The 2011-12 NHL season is already under way, and the action on the ice is already heating up.  After a summer filled with lots of on and off ice movement, but also  much  tragedy, the hockey world looks towards a new quest toward Lord Stanley's Cup.  How do the teams in each division compare to one another?  Who will be the big fantasy players this season?  We take a … [Read more...] about 2011-12 NHL Northwest Division Rankings and Fantansy Projections

Saturday’s Three Stars: Bruins Top Hawks in Cup Champs Bowl

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The last two Stanley Cup champions met at the United Center on Saturday night, but it was Tim Thomas and the Boston Bruins who had the last laugh as they beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in a shootout. Bryan Bickell and Patrick Kane scored goals for the Hawks, and Tim Thomas made 27 saves and stopped all three Chicago shootout attempts to grab the victory for the defending … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Three Stars: Bruins Top Hawks in Cup Champs Bowl

Blackhawks Notes: Salak Recalled, Saad Sent to Saginaw

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Despite his assurances on Monday that he is completely healthy, the Chicago Blackhawks took out an extra insurance policy on goaltender Corey Crawford on Wednesday, bringing up keeper Alexander Salak from Rockford. Ray Emery has also been feeling under the weather, so the goalie lineup for the Hawks going into Thursday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets is anyone’s guess at this … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Notes: Salak Recalled, Saad Sent to Saginaw

Bolland Scores Twice as Blackhawks Take Home Opener: Saturday’s 3 Stars

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  After a lackluster effort on Friday night in the Lone Star State, the Chicago Blackhawks came out with guns blazing on United Center ice Saturday and rolled over the Dallas Stars 5-2 for their first victory of the season. Dave Bolland scored twice, and Jonathan Toews, Patrick Sharp, and Andrew Brunette also added goals for the victorious Hawks, and Corey … [Read more...] about Bolland Scores Twice as Blackhawks Take Home Opener: Saturday’s 3 Stars

Blackhawks Extend GM Stan Bowman 3 Years, I’m Still Not Sold

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When Stan Bowman assumed the position of Chicago Blackhawks GM in July 2009, it came at a time when the Hawks brass were looking for any excuse at all to jettison then incumbent Dale Tallon. The first day of free agency contract mailing snafus served as the perfect "reason." Stan's been John McDonough and Rocky Wirtz's "boy" ever since they took over in 2008. Dale Tallon … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Extend GM Stan Bowman 3 Years, I’m Still Not Sold

Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview: Meet the IceHogs

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Lost in the shuffle amid all the roster moves that were made today by the Chicago Blackhawks as they prepare for their regular season opener on Friday was the fact that the roster for the Rockford IceHogs, their AHL affiliate, was solidified as well. Several players who were sent down today, including Brandon Pirri, Dylan Olsen, and Marcus Kruger, undoubtedly will be looked at … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview: Meet the IceHogs

NHL Western Conference Predictions/Previews

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This is the third year Ed Cmar has offered predictions as to how the Western Conference will sort out. But unlike how he assessed the predicted outcomes in prior seasons by determining who would be in (the playoffs), who would be out of playoff consideration and who would be on the fringe, he's modified my predictions by where I believe each team will place, overall. While … [Read more...] about NHL Western Conference Predictions/Previews

Blackhawks Notes: Kane, Hossa to Play Wednesday; Could Saad Make the Team?

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  The Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Detroit Red Wings tonight at the United Center, but before they do, here are some news and notes to get you set for what will be the first game with the Opening Night roster taking to the ice: ....Except for Patrick Sharp Patrick Sharp will not be in the lineup for the Blackhawks tonight, but he has been skating on … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Notes: Kane, Hossa to Play Wednesday; Could Saad Make the Team?

Thursday’s Three Stars: Saad Shines But Staal and Penguins Get Last Laugh

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The Chicago Blackhawks skated into Pittsburgh on Thursday night looking to end a streak of seven consecutive road preseason losses, but unfortunately for them, Jordan Staal and the Penguins had other ideas. Staal scored twice, and Matt Cooke and Tyler Kennedy also added goals as the Pens pulled away late and beat the Hawks 4-1. Michael Frolik picked up the lone tally for the … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Three Stars: Saad Shines But Staal and Penguins Get Last Laugh