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Joel Quenneville Strongly Linked to Detroit Red Wings, NY Rangers Jobs

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It's quite possible that former Chicago Blackhawks Head Coach Joel Quenneville could be back in the NHL this season, given that he was officially reinstated by the league on July 1. "Coach Q." is the second winningest coach in NHL history, behind only the legendary Scotty Bowman. Quenneville infamously feuded with Scotty's kid, who was his General Manager in Chicago, Stan … [Read more...] about Joel Quenneville Strongly Linked to Detroit Red Wings, NY Rangers Jobs

Blackhawks-Canucks Game 7 Preview

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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

NHL Playoff Preview: Blackhawks in for a Canucks Killing?

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I am going to be completely honest: I did not see the Blackhawks actually clinching a spot this year. But the Chi-town boys are back in the playoffs, and now that they're here (despite all the obits being written following the loss to the Red Wings) they are of course the returning Stanley Cup champions. The first round of playoffs matches them with the Vancouver Canucks, … [Read more...] about NHL Playoff Preview: Blackhawks in for a Canucks Killing?

Chicago Blackhawks Still in Contention After OT Loss

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With three games remaining, the Hawks barely hang on to 8th in the Western Conference, only two points ahead of 9th place Calgary. Thirty-seven seconds into OT, Hawks’ Captain, Jonathon Toews, gets called for a tripping penalty on rookie defenseman, Subban, and the Canadiens went on a 4-on-3 advantage. Incidentally, 33 seconds later, Subban scores the game winning power play … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Still in Contention After OT Loss

Coach Quenneville Returns to the Ice

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The man who handed Chicago its dignity in a sterling silver Cup, Joel Quenneville, was rushed to the hospital last Wednesday with a hole in his abdomen. With the joys of coaching the returning Stanley Cup champions, comes the pains of stress and lack of sleep. Although popping aspirins every morning may seem like the easy way out, it’s definitely not the painless way … [Read more...] about Coach Quenneville Returns to the Ice

Chicago Blackhawks’ Nick Leddy Not Ready for Big Leagues?

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This past Sunday, Chicago Blackhawks’ rookie defenseman Nick Leddy, acquired midseason last year from the Minnesota Wild, was sent to Rockford of the AHL: a decision that still has fans scratching their heads. At nineteen, Leddy was the youngest defenseman to appear in a Blackhawks’ season-opening game since 1999.  Despite his young age and inexperience, Leddy has managed … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks’ Nick Leddy Not Ready for Big Leagues?

Coach Quenneville’s house gets Toilet Papered

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And you thought Kris Ver Steeg's attempt at rap was silly and unnecessary (it was) but seriously- Why would someone do this to Coach Q's house? How could someone TP the Q Stache after all that he just accomplished and why? Are there a lot of Flyer fans living in his neighborhood? After the 'hawks won the Cup Wednesday some fans celebrated with a good ole fashioned tp party … [Read more...] about Coach Quenneville’s house gets Toilet Papered

Q Stache breaks down Blackhawks Game 1 Victory

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By Paul M. Banks The Chicago Blackhawks' 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in game one of the Western Conference Finals was huge. Actually it was HUGE!!!! The second city needs to savor this Hawks playoff run as long as possible, because it appears that both the White Sox and Cubs are going absolutely nowhere this season. On the same weekend the Hawks took a 1-0 in their … [Read more...] about Q Stache breaks down Blackhawks Game 1 Victory