Make no mistake- the 2010s Chicago Blackhawks are not the 1990s Chicago Bulls, but they're getting there. They'll probably dismiss the L.A. Kings in this series, like they did last year, and then we'll see that happens in the Stanley Cup Final. A third title this half-decade would constitute a dynasty. What’s the big deal about one more? Three versus two? Because "Three is a … [Read more...] about ’10s Blackhawks have reached ’90s Bulls saturation levels
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Chicago Blackhawks-L.A. Kings: Part Deux
The Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings meet again. Just like in 2013, the Hawks and Kings will play for the chance to represent the Western Conference in the Stanley Cup Final. Both teams faced stiff competition to get to this point. The Kings took out the top two seeds in the Pacific Division in Anaheim and San Jose. The Blackhawks beat everyone’s “darling” St. Louis … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks-L.A. Kings: Part Deux
Farewell, Minnesota Wild- you were very boring to watch anyway
The Minnesota Wild were eliminated last night by the Chicago Blackhawks and have taken their rightful place in the footnote section of the 2013-14 NHL season. That is where they belong, and for the second time in as many seasons, Zach Parise and company watched as Patrick Kane, Corey Crawford, and the defending Cup champs skated off the ice knowing that they get to play at … [Read more...] about Farewell, Minnesota Wild- you were very boring to watch anyway
What Chicago Blackhawks fans should expect in game 6 and beyond
The Chicago Blackhawks had to hold on to home ice advantage against a surging Minnesota Wild team, and they did. I won’t waste time with the newspaper game recap story atuff and get to my analysis of the past few games. Corey Crawford showed why he is one of the more trustworthy goaltenders in the playoffs and the league. Aside from the odd/bad goal scored by Erik Haula in … [Read more...] about What Chicago Blackhawks fans should expect in game 6 and beyond
Blackhawks postseason MUCH BETTER without social media
I want the Chicago Blackhawks to go all the way to the Stanley Cup Final, and win it. But I won't be tweeting much about it. Nor Facebooking about it. The meathead bandwagon idiots who don’t even know what a power play is, believe "Chelsea Dagger" is not Amstel Light commercial crapola and use the games as an excuse to get blasted have gotten to me. Remember, I want the … [Read more...] about Blackhawks postseason MUCH BETTER without social media
3,473 people chose the Wolves over the Chicago Blackhawks
On Friday May 2nd, Chicagoland hosted not one but two playoff hockey games. The Chicago Wolves of the AHL, a minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Blues (who were just vanquished by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs) took on the Rochester Americans. The puck dropped at 7pm at the "Madhouse on Mannheim," All State Arena in suburban … [Read more...] about 3,473 people chose the Wolves over the Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks get lucky in facing the Wild next
The Chicago Blackhawks dispatched the St. Louis Blues much like the way a body dispatches a St. Paul sandwich: quickly. Their reward is facing the Minnesota Wild. The wannabe North Stars eliminated the defensively inept Colorado Avalanche, who despite winning the newly arranged Central Division, regressed in time for when the lights shone brightest upon them. … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks get lucky in facing the Wild next
Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Playoff Preview
Chicago Blackhawks playoffs mania is in full effect! The Hawks finished off the St. Louis Blues is convincing fashion. After high drama in every game, extra sessions, late nights and long stretches of tremendous tension, the Hawks cruised in the third period of game six to destroy the Blues and end their season. Now it's Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks in the next … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Playoff Preview
Caley Chelios, Chris Chelios daughter, continues family athletic tradition
Caley Chelios is one of four Chelios offspring continuing the athletic tradition of their famous father. Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios was in attendance, as his daughter Caley Chelios, a Northwestern lacrosse defender, saw some playing time in the Friendly Confines. NU defeated USC 12-7 last night in front of about 5,000 people. Caley hails from Detroit, where her dad … [Read more...] about Caley Chelios, Chris Chelios daughter, continues family athletic tradition
Chicago Blackhawks have very successful fan in Kelly Amonte-Hiller
The Chicago Blackhawks have eliminated the St. Louis Blues, just like Kelly Amonte-Hiller said they would. She made the Hawks prediction, only because I asked her last night after her Northwestern Lacrosse team defeated USC 12-7 at Wrigley Field last night. Kelly Amonte-Hiller (a five time Coach of the Year, who's gone 211-20 since 2005) is the sister of Blackhawks icon Tony … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks have very successful fan in Kelly Amonte-Hiller