Susannah Collins will call a college football game for CBS Sports on Saturday. This news coincidentally comes out on the exact same day that the Chicago Blackhawks begin the 2013-14 NHL season and raise the banner for their Stanley Cup championship. And of course, Susannah Collins was unfairly left out of reporting on that title run and experiencing all the bread and … [Read more...] about Susannah Collins will call the La Tech-UTEP game Saturday
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Blackhawks biggest obstacle? Likely the LA Kings again
The LA Kings will probably be the biggest obstacle the Chicago Blackhawks will face when it comes to returning to the Stanley Cup Final. I know that is shocking to absolutely no one, and is anything but going out on a limb. After all the LA Kings are the exact team that the Hawks defeated to reach the Final, and the previous Stanley Cup champion before Chicago. Their best … [Read more...] about Blackhawks biggest obstacle? Likely the LA Kings again
2013 Chicago Blackhawks Predictions: Bold and sure to be wrong
No one enjoys reading wishy-washy predictions about their favorite team. As someone who has followed and is pretty familiar with the 2013 Stanley Cup champions, I have compiled a list of Chicago Blackhawks predictions that are bold and sure to go wrong. … [Read more...] about 2013 Chicago Blackhawks Predictions: Bold and sure to be wrong
Blackhawks Season Preview: national media style
Pierre McGuire on the Chicago Blackhawks: “I believe we can start to use the D word with Chicago…Dynasty.” Yes, Sports Illustrated predicted the Blackhawks to repeat as Stanley Cup Champions. And both the local and national media are all about sky high expectations for the Hawks. Yes, it's still hot out and summer just barely ended, and we're all still preoccupied with NFL … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Season Preview: national media style
NHL Central Division:Blackhawks, then everyone else
Hockey is almost back, and in honor of it's return it is time to look at the Chicago Blackhawks and the rest of the Central Division. … [Read more...] about NHL Central Division:Blackhawks, then everyone else
Brandon Pirri: 2013-14 Chicago Blackhawks X-Factor
Brandon Pirri appears to be getting his chance to shine for the Chicago Blackhawks this season. The Hawks have had an issue filling the second line center position for a number of seasons, and Pirri may have the playing style that could finally end that search. … [Read more...] about Brandon Pirri: 2013-14 Chicago Blackhawks X-Factor
Niklas Hjalmarsson gets five year extension from Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks announced Wednesday that Niklas Hjalmarsson agreed to a five year contract extension. The deal is worth an annual cap hit of $4.1 million, according to ESPN. His extension goes into effect for the 2014-15 campaign. His current deal carries a cap hit of $3.1 million. … [Read more...] about Niklas Hjalmarsson gets five year extension from Blackhawks
Nashville Predators do not want travelling Chicago Blackhawks fans
Chicago Blackhawks fans looking to hit the road will have one less stop on their itinerary. Division rival Nashville Predators are attempting to limit the amount of red sweaters by not allowing single game ticket sales to the three home games against Chicago. Fans will have to buy a second home game in order to guarantee tickets. (Stick tap to Section 303 and Chicago’s own Jay … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators do not want travelling Chicago Blackhawks fans
Wolves GM Wendell Young talks Blackhawks, Blues (exclusive)
Wendell Young was a goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL. Wendell Young is the only hockey player to have won a Memorial Cup (1982 Kitchener Rangers), a Calder Cup (1988 Hershey Bears), a Turner Cup (1998 and 2000 Chicago Wolves), and a Stanley Cup (with the 1991 and 1992 Penguins). Today Wendell … [Read more...] about Wolves GM Wendell Young talks Blackhawks, Blues (exclusive)
Chicago Blackhawks Convention Day 2 Recap
The Chicago Blackhawks Convention continued Saturday with a 10-hour day that included autograph sessions, panels, and entertainment for fans. I unwisely spent five hours of my day acquiring a wristband and signature of Tony Esposito. The extremely wasteful time has meaning because my dad grew up a “Tony O” fan, so getting his autograph on my dad’s Blackhawks sweater was … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Convention Day 2 Recap