Last weekend -- the cup spent a day with NHL star Dustin Byfuglien -- who played on the Chicago Blackhawks squad when they won the championship this year. Dude was rollin' around Roseau, Minnesota when he decided to make a gas run -- and brought Stanley along for the ride. … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup riding Shotgun at Gas Station (Picture)
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Blackhawks say no to Niemi, Sign Turco instead
The Chicago Blackhawks salary cap mess claimed another big name player Monday. This time it's the starting goalie on their Cup winning team. The Hawks front office decided to pass on awarding Niemi his arbitration award; and will let him walk. Instead they signed former Dallas Star Marty Turco. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks say no to Niemi, Sign Turco instead
White Sox hosting Blackhawks night at the Cell
The Chicago White Sox will host the National Hockey League Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks during "Blackhawks Night" at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday, August 27 (vs. the New York Yankees). The special night will feature the presence of the Stanley Cup, and the first 20,000 fans in attendance will receive a special miniature replica of the Cup trophy (limited number … [Read more...] about White Sox hosting Blackhawks night at the Cell
Blackhawks re-sign, add Asst. Coach
The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the addition of Mike Kitchen as an assistant coach on Joel Quenneville’s staff. In addition, the Blackhawks have re-signed Mike Haviland as an assistant coach. “Adding Mike Kitchen and bringing back Mike Haviland bolster what is already a tremendous coaching staff under Joel’s guidance,” Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman said. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks re-sign, add Asst. Coach
Duncan Keith Grand Marshal of Joliet NASCAR Event
Duncan Keith, star defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks, will serve as Grand Marshal of the 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway on July 10, 2010. Keith, the 6-foot-1 fan favorite, made headlines during the historic run for the title through sheer stamina, strength and skill – especially after he returned to the ice less than seven minutes after … [Read more...] about Duncan Keith Grand Marshal of Joliet NASCAR Event
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Blackhawks sign former Wild Defenseman, find new “Tough Guy”
The last few days have been brutal for Chicago Blackhawks fans, as "so where's the Cup going to be tonight?" quickly deteriorated into "which one of our beloved players is leaving town today?" as the premier hockey related question on their minds. But hey, at least the "big four" in the Chicago core, Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook are still … [Read more...] about Blackhawks sign former Wild Defenseman, find new “Tough Guy”
Chicago sports media lose their Best Soundbite, Adam Burish signs with Dallas
We all knew this salary cap bomb would go off sometime. The fuse was lit with the qualifying offers mailing snafu last summer. And it's really a good thing the Chicago Blackhawks did win the Stanley Cup last month because we knew their window would close soon, as they would have to begin a veteran fire sale in the very near future. That sale continued today as the Hawks let … [Read more...] about Chicago sports media lose their Best Soundbite, Adam Burish signs with Dallas
Atlanta becoming Blackhawks Southeast, Thrashers Acquire Andrew Ladd from Chicago
Like the great American poets Jermaine Dupri and Christopher Brian Bridges once said, "Welcome to Atlanta." The phrase applies to yet another Chicago Blackhawks player from last year's Stanley Cup winning team: Andrew Ladd. He becomes the fourth Blackhawk dealt away in the post Stanley Cup fire sale. Chicago has now dealt away three more players in the six days GM Stan … [Read more...] about Atlanta becoming Blackhawks Southeast, Thrashers Acquire Andrew Ladd from Chicago
Blackhawks Trade Versteeg, Contradicting Previous “No More Trades” Statement
What a difference five days can make in the world of the Chicago Blackhawks' GM Stan Bowman. Here's what was written by Chicago Breaking Sports on June 25th. Note the Bowman quotes: Bowman said Friday that despite the rumors, many of which focused on winger Kris Versteeg, the Hawks don't have to make any more deals to clear space under the salary cap to sign key restricted … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Trade Versteeg, Contradicting Previous “No More Trades” Statement