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?
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Chicago Blackhawks Rising Back To The Top
Earlier this season, it looked as if the Chicago Blackhawks would be scraping the bottom of the barrel in the playoffs. Losing strong players to contractual problems, salary-cap restrictions and a staggering number of injuries, the season started looking bleak, before the season even began. Somehow, at some point, time knocked some sense into the defending champs and now … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Rising Back To The Top
Marian Hossa won’t be suspended
You all saw what the Chicago Blackhawks' Marian Hossa did in game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. And I'm not talking about his over-time game winning goal. National Hockey League Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell issued the following statement after conducting a hearing with Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa earlier … [Read more...] about Marian Hossa won’t be suspended