The Chicago Blackhawks have been the National Hockey League’s (NHL’s) second hottest team, behind only the scintillatingly-hot Pittsburgh Penguins who have sported a 13-0-1 record recently. The Blackhawks have blistered their way up the NHL’s Western Conference standings at an 8-1-1 clip, including a recent 5-0-0 run, all of this being done without the services of their … [Read more...] about With Duncan Keith suspended, Blackhawks positive momentum gone?
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Blackhawks Patrick Kane Stars in “Peggy” Credit Card Ad (Video)
You've no doubt seen those Discover Card ads. Maybe you know them as USA Prime Credit ads or "Peggy" ads. The TV spots, running since August of 2010, focus on horrible customer service at financial institutions. The agent is named Peggy, actually a he, as you obviously know. We've seen them incessantly during college football. And we've seen Peggy interact with among others: … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Patrick Kane Stars in “Peggy” Credit Card Ad (Video)
NHL Central Division Week in Review
As the Columbus Blue Jackets are positioning themselves in 242 days for either top amateur prospects Nail Kabulov or Filip Forsberg in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, and as I primarily cover the Blue Jackets, I am left with little to write about in a positive manner. Therefore, as part of a continuing series, here is a summary of the NHL Central Division for the first two weeks … [Read more...] about NHL Central Division Week in Review
Blackhawks Extend GM Stan Bowman 3 Years, I’m Still Not Sold
When Stan Bowman assumed the position of Chicago Blackhawks GM in July 2009, it came at a time when the Hawks brass were looking for any excuse at all to jettison then incumbent Dale Tallon. The first day of free agency contract mailing snafus served as the perfect "reason." Stan's been John McDonough and Rocky Wirtz's "boy" ever since they took over in 2008. Dale Tallon … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Extend GM Stan Bowman 3 Years, I’m Still Not Sold
NHL Western Conference Predictions/Previews
This is the third year Ed Cmar has offered predictions as to how the Western Conference will sort out. But unlike how he assessed the predicted outcomes in prior seasons by determining who would be in (the playoffs), who would be out of playoff consideration and who would be on the fringe, he's modified my predictions by where I believe each team will place, overall. While … [Read more...] about NHL Western Conference Predictions/Previews
Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews CHECKS 10 Year Old Kid (Video)
Wow, this is your captain Jonathan Toews speaking. The leader of your Chicago Blackhawks totally flattens this poor kid in the middle of this youth hockey camp. I love how the television reporter is just so blase about this shoulder check. Please Tazer don't hurt 'em. Toews wasn't trying to kill the kid, and obviously he went easy on the kid, but HE'S TEN! WTF?! … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews CHECKS 10 Year Old Kid (Video)