By Paul M. Banks When the Chicago Blackhawks take to the ice this morning (which is evening where they currently are- Finland) they will do so with two guys recently promoted into key rules. One of the guys with new responsibilities is one the ice- Goalie Cristobal Huet. The other is in the front office- GM Stan Bowman. We’ll begin with the man who has the most famous … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview Defense and Goalies
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Chicago Blackhawks Hold Blood and Bone Marrow Drive
By Paul M. Banks On Wednesday at the United Center, in conjunction with LifeSource, Chicagoland’s Blood Center, the Blackhawks organization held a very successful blood and bone marrow drive. The turnout was good, especially when considering the fact it was held on a workday morning. Lifesource officials said over the phone that 94 new units of blood were donated, with 47 … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Hold Blood and Bone Marrow Drive
Hawks’ Fan Convention to Feature New GM
By Paul M. Banks This weekend, the Blackhawks will host their second annual fan convention. And they’ll do so with a just newly minted General Manager in Stan Bowman. Around this time last year, they hosted the first annual convention in NHL History. Preceding the ’08 convention, I had an exclusive in Bowman’s office when he held the title of Assistant General Manager, … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Fan Convention to Feature New GM
Conspiracy Runs Deep as Blackhawks Fire GM
By: David Kay Dale Tallon blamed the United States mail system. Since the Blackhawks can’t fire the post office, they instead have reportedly given Tallon the boot as general manager. In a recent interview with the Chicago Tribune, Tallon was quoted as saying he “can take the heat” for the mistake he made by not notifying the Hawks’ restricted free agents that the team … [Read more...] about Conspiracy Runs Deep as Blackhawks Fire GM