The Chicago Blackhawks are sending ten current players to Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympics, but 10 former Hawks will be lacing up the skates, as well. The list is a mix of established NHL players and players not cut out for playing in the premier league in the world. Of the 10 heading to Sochi, four were Blackhawks draft picks, and four have won a Stanley Cup wearing the … [Read more...] about 10 former Chicago Blackhawks going to Sochi
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Antti Raanta improving, Corey Crawford getting healthy
When Corey Crawford left Chicago’s December 8th game against the Florida Panthers with an injury, Blackhawks fans took a collective “gulp.” A previous injury to Nikolai Khabibulin left the interim starting position in net to Finnish goalie Antti Raanta. Raanta was signed at the end of last season after winning a championship with Assat of the SM-Liiga, as well as the regular … [Read more...] about Antti Raanta improving, Corey Crawford getting healthy
2013 NHL PREVIEW: PACIFIC DIVISION
Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!" The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19. Find out what you need to know about every … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL PREVIEW: PACIFIC DIVISION
Sunday’s Three Stars: Shaw, Stalberg Shine in Win Over Sharks
Patrick Sharp has been out of the Chicago Blackhawks' lineup for the past four games, but it hasn't slowed them down one bit. Buoyed by performances from guys up and down the roster, the Hawks have been scoring goals, playing solid defense, and most importantly, picking up points. This weekend was no different, as they got a point yesterday against the Detroit Red Wings, a team … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Three Stars: Shaw, Stalberg Shine in Win Over Sharks
Once an Afterthought, Ray Emery Shining As Blackhawks Keep Winning
Coming into the 2011-12 season, the Chicago Blackhawks seemed like they finally had a guy they could count on in net. They inked Corey Crawford to a three-year extension over the off-season, and the only question was whether Ray Emery or Alexander Salak would back up the talented youngster. As has happened in previous years with Cristobal Huet, Nikolai Khabibulin, Antti Niemi, … [Read more...] about Once an Afterthought, Ray Emery Shining As Blackhawks Keep Winning
Training Camp Primer: Recapping & Grading the Blackhawks’ Offseason
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
Blackhawks say no to Niemi, Sign Turco instead
The Chicago Blackhawks salary cap mess claimed another big name player Monday. This time it's the starting goalie on their Cup winning team. The Hawks front office decided to pass on awarding Niemi his arbitration award; and will let him walk. Instead they signed former Dallas Star Marty Turco. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks say no to Niemi, Sign Turco instead
Chicago Blackhawks playoff winning streak ends, still up 2-1
For Blackhawks fans the sound echoing in the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia is a lot like the air rushing out of a dude after said dude has been punched in the gut. The 4-3 overtime loss to the Flyers in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals wasn't debilitating by any means but it was definitely a wake up call that there is still work to be done. By Peter Christian … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks playoff winning streak ends, still up 2-1
BlackHawks Niemi wins Game 1 battle of Goaltenders
If one thing can be said of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals match-up of goaltenders it's this- no one expected these two (Chicago Blackhawks: Antti Niemi and Philadelphia Flyers: Michael Leighton) to be here. Cristobal Huet, the Hawks' multi-million dollar man with serious self-confidence issues was the team's starter up until midseason when the stellar rookie Niemi replaced … [Read more...] about BlackHawks Niemi wins Game 1 battle of Goaltenders
Stanley Cup Finals: The Story Lines
The Stanley Cup Finals are only a day away, media day is over and we are getting antsy! We've already stated why the Blackhawks will win or lose, as well as the Flyers. We've already shared who the top 16 players to keep an eye on in the series are and yet we still can't stop talking about the Cup. What on Earth can we do? Another draft of sorts? Absolutely. By Peter … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Finals: The Story Lines
