With every postseason win, the Chicago Blackhawks take another step towards drinking the blessed waters residing within Lord Stanley’s Cup. The possibility of tasting these pure waters lifts the spirits of Windy City Citizens still yearning for a ray of light to guide them through the dark devastation brought on by the Great Chicago Fire in October of 1871. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks triumph helps Chicago recover from Great Fire of 1871 (SATIRE)
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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
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 Acquire Capitals Draft Pick, Select Phillip Danault in 1st Round
The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired the 26th overall selection in the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft from the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward Troy Brouwer. With the addition of the 26th pick, the Blackhawks now have two first-round selections (18, 26), four of the Draft’s first 43 picks (18, 26, 36, 43), and eleven selections overall in the 2011 NHL … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Acquire Capitals Draft Pick, Select Phillip Danault in 1st Round
BlackHawks’ Goalie Antti Niemi Grows Up
By Paul M. Banks Heading into game one of the Western Conference Finals, Chicago Blackhawks rookie goaltender Antti Niemi had not faced the opposing San Jose Sharks this season. But after turning back 44 of the 45 shots he faced, Niemi showed that he has all the resolve and experience he needs. … [Read more...] about BlackHawks’ Goalie Antti Niemi Grows Up
Points From the Paint: Armageddon Edition
By: Bryan Vickroy When the owners locked the players out of the NHL during the 2004 – 2005 season, they essentially erased any credibility and traction the sport had gained in the years of Gretzky, Lemieux, Roy, and Messier. The Stanley Cup Playoffs used to be a must see event for the whole country, like the World Series, but with Jack Bauer like drama and roller … [Read more...] about Points From the Paint: Armageddon Edition
