As it's hockey season you'll want to keep up with your Chicago Blackhawks and it's not as easy right now as it was in June during the Stanley Cup run. During the NHL postseason, there wasn't much else going on in the world of sports; certainly not locally. November is a completely different story. This is a huge busy time of the year for sports. And if you're Chicago … [Read more...] about Five excellent Chicago Blackhawks Twitter follows
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For Blackhawks Nikolai Khabibulin, it is now or never
Nikolai Khabibulin was brought in to Chicago to be a cheap back-up goaltender. To date, he has not been worth his weight in gold or played like an NHL caliber goalie. If "The Bulin Wall" cannot find a way to piece together a few good spot starts, his days with the Chicago Blackhawks, and in the NHL, could be numbered. … [Read more...] about For Blackhawks Nikolai Khabibulin, it is now or never
VIDEO: Jets Adam Pardy knocked through glass, has helmet stolen
Adam Pardy of the Winnipeg Jets took a huge hit from Chicago Blackhawks enforcer Brandon Bollig during the third period of the Hawks 4-1 victory (a game that was actually much more lopsided than it sounds). Adam Pardy was hit so hard that the force knocked a pane of the United Center glass into the stands. The entire glass pane was displaced, it didn't crack or shatter, and … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Jets Adam Pardy knocked through glass, has helmet stolen
Blackhawks visiting Barack Obama at the White House tomorrow (tv info)
Chicagoan Barack Obama will get some visitors tomorrow from his hometown. Some very prominent Chicagoans actually: the defending Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks. Barack Obama has hosted a lot of athletes in the White House lately, in addition to the standard invites to all the championship teams. Barack Obama hosted McKayla Maroney and the fierce five (pictured above), … [Read more...] about Blackhawks visiting Barack Obama at the White House tomorrow (tv info)
Columbus Blue Jackets hosting 2015 NHL All-Star Game
Back on January 30th, 2012, National Hockey League (NHL) commissioner Gary Bettman announced during the NHL’s All-Star Weekend on Ottawa that Columbus, Ohio would be the site of the next NHL All-Star Game (ASG) in January, 2013. But a funny – actually, a cruel twist of fate – thing happened along the way that prevented the Columbus Blue Jackets from hosting the NHL’s … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets hosting 2015 NHL All-Star Game
Sidney Crosby speaks about Russian LGBT laws in Sochi Games
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will be on the newest edition of Costas Tonight, to debut on Tuesday, October 29 at 11 p.m. ET on NBCSN. In the episode, Crosby is asked about the bigoted laws against homosexuals that are currently status quo in Russia. … [Read more...] about Sidney Crosby speaks about Russian LGBT laws in Sochi Games
Hits to the head concussing NHL’s image
The NHL is not doing enough in regards to hits to the head. The shift in rules to enhance offensive production has led to bigger hits at faster speeds. … [Read more...] about Hits to the head concussing NHL’s image
Can Brandon Pirri finally stick with the Blackhawks?
Brandon Pirri appeared to be the favorite to win the second line center job before the season. An injury during the preseason jeopardized Pirri's chances, and ended with him being sent to Rockford of the American Hockey League. That changed over the weekend. … [Read more...] about Can Brandon Pirri finally stick with the Blackhawks?
Roberto Luongo gives up funny own goal (video)
Vancouver Canucks goaltender and Borat lookalike Roberto Luongo gave up an extremely embarrassing "own goal." And it was a shorty too! Actually this might be one of the worst or strangest own goals I've ever seen. I really don't know what happened to Roberto Luongo here. Watch the video below: … [Read more...] about Roberto Luongo gives up funny own goal (video)
Blackhawks potential dynasty faces many new obstacles
With the Chicago Blackhawks coming off their second Stanley Cup in four years, the question is already being posed: can the Blackhawks become a dynasty? Probably not. I don't want to say no, but it's not likely. The NHL is weird when compared to the NBA when it comes to playoff upsets. It's fair to compare hockey to the NBA when it comes to postseason format. It's unfair … [Read more...] about Blackhawks potential dynasty faces many new obstacles