In contrast to the 2010 off-season, the summer of 2011 was a relatively quiet one for the Chicago Blackhawks. Sure, there were still trades that took place and signings galore, but the attachment that fans felt to the players who had so recently won the Stanley Cup made it more difficult to see guys like Andrew Ladd and Dustin Byfuglien go to other places. With more fans … [Read more...] about Training Camp Primer: Recapping & Grading the Blackhawks’ Offseason
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Winnipeg Jets Publicly Reveal Jerseys
The Winnipeg Jets ended months of speculation of Tuesday morning, and officially unveiled their new home and away jerseys to be worn this season. At a Canadian Air Force base in Winnipeg, the team used military personnel, actual jets, and a few Jets players to debut their new sweaters to the world. Just like the logo, the new Winnipeg Jets will look a lot different … [Read more...] about Winnipeg Jets Publicly Reveal Jerseys
Atlanta becoming Blackhawks Southeast, Thrashers Acquire Andrew Ladd from Chicago
Like the great American poets Jermaine Dupri and Christopher Brian Bridges once said, "Welcome to Atlanta." The phrase applies to yet another Chicago Blackhawks player from last year's Stanley Cup winning team: Andrew Ladd. He becomes the fourth Blackhawk dealt away in the post Stanley Cup fire sale. Chicago has now dealt away three more players in the six days GM Stan … [Read more...] about Atlanta becoming Blackhawks Southeast, Thrashers Acquire Andrew Ladd from Chicago