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Tuesday’s Three Stars: Several Hawks Shine, But Oilers Get Last Laugh in Saskatoon

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Tuesday night may not have mattered in the standings to the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks, but you wouldn't have been able to tell by the high level of play that was displayed as the two teams met in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in their respective preseason openers. Rostislav Olesz and Jamal Mayers netted goals for the Blackhawks, but it wasn't enough to overcome two … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Three Stars: Several Hawks Shine, But Oilers Get Last Laugh in Saskatoon

Blackhawks Notes: Storylines Heading Into First Preseason Game

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The Chicago Blackhawks are headed to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for their first preseason game tomorrow night, where they will play the Edmonton Oilers. The game, while not available on TV in Chicago, is going to be streaming on the Hawks' official team website, and it will provide fans' first glimpse into some of the changes that the team has made this off-season. Big name … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Notes: Storylines Heading Into First Preseason Game

Training Camp Primer: Recapping & Grading the Blackhawks’ Offseason

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In contrast to the 2010 off-season, the summer of 2011 was a relatively quiet one for the Chicago Blackhawks. Sure, there were still trades that took place and signings galore, but the attachment that fans felt to the players who had so recently won the Stanley Cup made it more difficult to see guys like Andrew Ladd and Dustin Byfuglien go to other places. With more fans … [Read more...] about Training Camp Primer: Recapping & Grading the Blackhawks’ Offseason

Will Kane and Sharp’s Health Issues Mean a Slow Start for the Blackhawks?

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Last April was not a banner time for Chicago Blackhawks hockey. They backed into the playoffs on the last day of the regular season despite losing to the Detroit Red Wings, and not only did they lose in the first round, but to rub salt in the wound they lost to the rival Vancouver Canucks. It was a disappointing end to what had largely been a disappointing Stanley Cup defense, … [Read more...] about Will Kane and Sharp’s Health Issues Mean a Slow Start for the Blackhawks?

Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews CHECKS 10 Year Old Kid (Video)

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Wow, this is your captain Jonathan Toews speaking. The leader of your Chicago Blackhawks totally flattens this poor kid in the middle of this youth hockey camp. I love how the television reporter is just so blase about this shoulder check. Please Tazer don't hurt 'em. Toews wasn't trying to kill the kid, and obviously he went easy on the kid, but HE'S TEN! WTF?! … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews CHECKS 10 Year Old Kid (Video)

Patrick Sharp’s Extension Another Example of Stan Bowman’s Savvy Vision

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Over the past few seasons, Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman has put his own spin on the rebuilding project that former headmaster Dale Tallon had begun back at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Bowman has taken players that Tallon acquired, such as Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, and Jonathan Toews, and formed a team around them that ended up winning a Stanley Cup and coming … [Read more...] about Patrick Sharp’s Extension Another Example of Stan Bowman’s Savvy Vision