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Stanley Cup Featured in Gay Pride Parade (Pics)

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As you might have heard, the Chicago Blackhawks won the 2010 Stanley Cup (it was all over the news, and the blogs too). But you may or may not have heard that (now former) Hawks defenseman Brent Sopel and the Cup itself were in Chicago's Gay Pride Parade this past weekend. And we have pictures, and a thoughtful recap courtesy of Jerry Pritikin- a Cubs die-hard who has been … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Featured in Gay Pride Parade (Pics)

Blackhawks Draft Synopsis: Day 2

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The Chicago Blackhawks drafted left-wing Ludvig Rensfeldt (35th overall), defenseman Justin Holl (54th overall), goaltender Kent Simpson (58th overall), defenseman Stephen Johns (60th overall), center Joakim Nordstrom (90th overall), center Rob Flick (120th overall), center Rob Flick (120th overall), center Mikro Hoefflin (151st overall), defenseman Nick Mattson (180th overall) … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Draft Synopsis: Day 2

Blackhawks Draft Synopsis: Day 1

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The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired the 35th and 58th overall selections in the 2010 National Hockey League Entry Draft from the New York Islanders in exchange for the 30th overall selection in the 2010 Draft. With the addition of the 35th and 58th picks, the Blackhawks now have 11 total selections remaining in the 2010 NHL Draft, including five in the second round (35, … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Draft Synopsis: Day 1

Blackhawks Deal Colin Fraser to Edmonton for Draft Pick

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The cap space clearing continues. Yesterday it was the much beloved Dustin Byfuglien, and a couple other veterans. Today, the Chicago Blackhawks have acquired the Edmonton Oilers’ sixth round selection (151st overall) in the 2010 National Hockey League Entry Draft in exchange for center Colin Fraser. The Blackhawks now have 11 total selections in the Draft, including five in … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Deal Colin Fraser to Edmonton for Draft Pick

Blackhawks trade Byfuglien, Eager and More to Atlanta

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Looking to free up cap space before this offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks got right to work and made a major trade with the Atlanta Thrashers. The Blackhawks sent Dustin Byfuglien, Ben Eager, Brent Sopel, and prospect Akim Aliu to the Atlanta Thrashers for the a first round (#24 overall) and second round (#54 overall) pick in Friday’s NHL Entry Draft. Chicago also received a … [Read more...] about Blackhawks trade Byfuglien, Eager and More to Atlanta

Blackhawks begin Preseason Play in 95 Days!

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Never in a million years did I think that introducing a hockey preseason schedule would be a post of interest. I mean who cares about the NHL preseason? But Hawks mania does a lot of strange things. Patrick Kane is still on his post-Cup celebration bender from last week, and yet here we are talking about '10-'11 already. The 2010 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks … [Read more...] about Blackhawks begin Preseason Play in 95 Days!

Having a Stanley Cup should help you Pick Up

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I know a lot of dudes who use props of some sort when they hit the bars trolling for booty. And although almost all of these props don't usually accomplish the intended "one goal," you have to give some of the guys I know a little credit for being creative. Besides Vancouver Goaltender Roberto Loungo has nothing on a girl who goes out on a Friday night with the sole intention … [Read more...] about Having a Stanley Cup should help you Pick Up