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: SOUTHEAST DIVISION
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Sharp Out 3-4 Weeks; Is it Panic Time for Stan Bowman?
After going largely unscathed on the injury front for the first half of the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have been getting bitten by the bug in a big way in recent weeks. You have Marcus Kruger out with a concussion (although he is skating now and should be back soon), Daniel Carcillo down with a knee injury that he sustained on his incredibly stupid hit on Tom … [Read more...] about Sharp Out 3-4 Weeks; Is it Panic Time for Stan Bowman?
Tuesday’s Three Stars: Several Hawks Shine, But Oilers Get Last Laugh in Saskatoon
Tuesday night may not have mattered in the standings to the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks, but you wouldn't have been able to tell by the high level of play that was displayed as the two teams met in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in their respective preseason openers. Rostislav Olesz and Jamal Mayers netted goals for the Blackhawks, but it wasn't enough to overcome two … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Three Stars: Several Hawks Shine, But Oilers Get Last Laugh in Saskatoon
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
2011 NHL Entry Draft Recap
2011 NHL ENTRY DRAFT RECAP The dust has settled on the floor of the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, as the 2011 NHL Entry Draft has completed. The hometown Minnesota Wild made the first big splash at the draft, trading Brent Burns to the San Jose Sharks. The rest of the NHL Entry Draft weekend saw more trades, a lot of picks, and the … [Read more...] about 2011 NHL Entry Draft Recap
Hawks’ Brian Campbell could return in 7 weeks
By Paul M. Banks You all saw Alexander Ovechkin's big hit on Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell. You all discussed whther you thought it was a clean hit, a cheap shot, or something designated by a term residing in a grey area somewhere. To quote "Fletch"..."how gray? charcoal!" But enough about the past, when is "Soupy" returning? Well, the Hawks will have to … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Brian Campbell could return in 7 weeks
NHL Western Conference Finals Preview
By Aylin Diaz of Chics Hockey and the Big Hair Hockey Show The Chicago Blackhawks have lifted themselves to their first Western Conference Finals in 13 years. They are matched up against their hated rival and reigning Stanley Cup winner, the Detroit Red Wings. The Chicago Blackhawks are topped off with a corps of young players such as Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, Jonathan … [Read more...] about NHL Western Conference Finals Preview
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Brian Campbell Talks About All-Star Game & Break
By Paul M. Banks Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell was the leading vote-getter among Western Conference blue-liners for the NHL All-Star game in Montreal. This will be his third all-star appearance, in 2007 he was the leading vote getter among Eastern Conference defensemen or “defencemen” as they would say in his native Strathroy, Ontario. In 07-08 Brian led … [Read more...] about Brian Campbell Talks About All-Star Game & Break