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Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane Injures Wrist, Will Have Surgery

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  RECOVERY EXPECTED TO TAKE 6-8 WEEKS Looks like Chicago Blackhawks superstar Patrick Kane will have trouble lifting his drink for the next six to eight weeks.  The Blackhawks released a statement today announcing that Kane has a fractured left wrist that will require surgery to repair.  The surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19.  A full recovery from the injury … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane Injures Wrist, Will Have Surgery

2011 NHL Free Agency: Defensemen

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TOP NHL DEFENSEMAN FREE AGENTS   There is no real baseball being played right now, despite what Bud Selig wants us to think.  There is no action in the NBA or NFL with both locked out and barred from their sport.  The only real sport still rolling is the NHL.  With the free agency period a little more than a week and a half old, the top players of the class have … [Read more...] about 2011 NHL Free Agency: Defensemen

2011 NHL Free Agency Roundup: Right Wingers

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TOP NHL RIGHT WING FREE AGENTS   There is no real baseball being played right now, despite what Bud Selig wants us to think.  There is no action in the NBA or NFL with both locked out and barred from their sport.  The only real sport still rolling is the NHL.  With the free agency period a little more than a week and a half old, the top players of the class have … [Read more...] about 2011 NHL Free Agency Roundup: Right Wingers

Chicago Businessmen And The Future Of The NHL

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WEALTHY CHICAGO INVESTORS AND POTENTIAL NHL TEAM OWNERSHIP Within the last couple weeks, wealthy Chicago area businessmen have been connected to different stories regarding potential ownership of an NHL franchise.  Matthew Hulsizer, CEO of Chicago-based Peak6 Investments LP, has been involved in talks about the Phoenix Coyotes for more than a year.  Don Levin, owner of the … [Read more...] about Chicago Businessmen And The Future Of The NHL

2011 NHL Entry Draft Recap

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  2011 NHL ENTRY DRAFT RECAP   The dust has settled on the floor of the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, as the 2011 NHL Entry Draft has completed.  The hometown Minnesota Wild made the first big splash at the draft, trading Brent Burns to the San Jose Sharks.  The rest of the NHL Entry Draft weekend saw more trades, a lot of picks, and the … [Read more...] about 2011 NHL Entry Draft Recap

Blackhawks Acquire Capitals Draft Pick, Select Phillip Danault in 1st Round

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The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired the 26th overall selection in the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft from the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward Troy Brouwer. With the addition of the 26th pick, the Blackhawks now have two first-round selections (18, 26), four of the Draft’s first 43 picks (18, 26, 36, 43), and eleven selections overall in the 2011 NHL … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Acquire Capitals Draft Pick, Select Phillip Danault in 1st Round