Sunday night was one of the worst nights of the season for the Chicago Blackhawks. They made a slew of defensive mistakes, allowed the Canucks to score five power play goals, and in general looked like a team who was not able to get up for their third game in four nights as they fell to the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 at the United Center. The Sedin twins both torched the Hawks for a … [Read more...] about With Blackhawks Lineup Shakeup Looming, Is Quenneville Overreacting?
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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
Blackhawks Notes: Storylines Heading Into First Preseason Game
The Chicago Blackhawks are headed to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for their first preseason game tomorrow night, where they will play the Edmonton Oilers. The game, while not available on TV in Chicago, is going to be streaming on the Hawks' official team website, and it will provide fans' first glimpse into some of the changes that the team has made this off-season. Big name … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Notes: Storylines Heading Into First Preseason Game
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