There was time (not more than two weeks ago) when it was dicey whether the Hawks would even have a post season, and now they’re the giving this year’s President’s Trophy winners a run for their money. Could this be the third year in a row the Hawks end the playoff run for the Canucks? Only three other teams have made a comeback from a 3-0 hole to win a series: Toronto in … [Read more...] about Blackhawks-Canucks Game 7 Preview
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Blackhawks Game Winner Ben Smith: Who is this Guy?
The Easter Rebellion has come full circle. Left to die on Tuesday afternoon when they were down 3-0, the Chicago Blackhawks have now resurrected their postseason on Easter evening by outlasting Vancouver Canucks 4-3, tying the series at 3 games a piece. Do or die game seven is Tuesday night in Vancouver. So how did it happen? Some guy you've never heard, buried deep down the … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Game Winner Ben Smith: Who is this Guy?
INCREDIBLE! Anaheim’s Bobby Ryan Goal on Nashville (Video)
This is AMAZING! Anaheim young star Bobby Ryan with the most incredible goal you'll see....maybe ever. The Nashville Predators won the game, but they got housed on this one. You don't need to be a hockey fan to appreciate this! … [Read more...] about INCREDIBLE! Anaheim’s Bobby Ryan Goal on Nashville (Video)
Blackhawks and Canucks Heading Back to Chicago, UNRULY Fans
With a resounding 5-0 win in game five, the Chicago Blackhawks took a game from the Vancouver Canucks in their building and got right back in goaltender Roberto Luongo's head. They've out-scored the Canucks 12-2 in the last two games, and 17-11 in the series (yet they still face elimination being down 3-2). Maybe the Chicago fans and their taunts are getting to them? Much … [Read more...] about Blackhawks and Canucks Heading Back to Chicago, UNRULY Fans
NHL Signs Record 10 Year, $2 Billion Deal To Stay On NBC/Versus
NHL Signs Record 10 Year, $2 Billion Deal To Stay On NBC/Versus The National Hockey League announced this afternoon that they have reached a record deal to keep the NHL on NBC and Versus for the next ten years. The league will get about $200 million (US) per year of the decade long contract to exclusively showcase the NHL brand on the NBC Universal/Comcast … [Read more...] about NHL Signs Record 10 Year, $2 Billion Deal To Stay On NBC/Versus
Blackhawks Look 2010 Style, for 1 Night at Least
Like the group of very late 20 century American poets, 98 Degrees once said, "Give me just one night, una noche, I'll give you the time of your life." And for the Chicago Blackhawks, that one night stand was as exciting and as invigorating as possible. Facing their first elimination game since '09, they looked like the NHL Stanley Cup Champions of last year, dominating the … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Look 2010 Style, for 1 Night at Least
Touring Vancouver, Canucks and Olympic City (Photo Gallery)
“We don’t like you very much here.” That’s what a Vancouver, British Columbia local said to me when I told him where I was from. My visit occurred the same exact day my hometown Chicago Blackhawks finished off the San Jose Sharks to reach their first Stanley Cup Final since 1961. And the wounds of a Stanley Cup Playoff series loss, just one round earlier were still fresh … [Read more...] about Touring Vancouver, Canucks and Olympic City (Photo Gallery)
Rangers-Capitals Game 3 Just Gets Better and Better
No doubt, today’s game between the Rangers and the Capitals was one hell of a contest. After 2 mundane games, the Caps led the series 2-0 before the start of Game 3 and it was about time the Rangers brought their game back. "If we get something good to happen to us, hopefully it goes through the team and allows them to play and feel good about themselves," John Tortorella … [Read more...] about Rangers-Capitals Game 3 Just Gets Better and Better
Canucks Breaking President’s Curse With 2-0 Series Lead On Blackhawks?
Since the 1985-86 season, the NHL has annually awarded the top seeded team of the regular season The President’s Trophy. And every year, there’s always a handful of superstitious fans that insist that the winner of the trophy is cursed in the playoffs. There have been 25 teams, now including Vancouver, that have won the trophy. And of the previous 24, only seven have been … [Read more...] about Canucks Breaking President’s Curse With 2-0 Series Lead On Blackhawks?
A Plan for Complete Columbus Blue Jackets Overhaul
In my previous article, I expressed my skepticism over whether a much-needed overhaul of the Columbus Blue Jackets would take place: However, if Blue Jackets On-Ice personnel–Scott Howson and his staff–were truly ardent and sincere in acknowledging this dire need to change the landscape and foundation of this organization seemingly and perennially stuck in limbo , I … [Read more...] about A Plan for Complete Columbus Blue Jackets Overhaul