The party is over now. It's truly headache and hangover time, Chicago Blackhawks fans. Sure, four points to reach the playoffs isn't an insurmountable obstacle, but jumping three teams probably is. Mostly because it's hard to imagine them playing that much better down the stretch of this hockey season than they have so far. Barring a major trade, this is who they really are … [Read more...] about Stan Bowman’s Blackhawks Roster Blow-up Backfiring Big Time
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Greater Understanding the Blackhawks Salary Cap Mess/Roster Implosion
Blackhawks Trade Versteeg, Contradicting Previous “No More Trades” Statement
What a difference five days can make in the world of the Chicago Blackhawks' GM Stan Bowman. Here's what was written by Chicago Breaking Sports on June 25th. Note the Bowman quotes: Bowman said Friday that despite the rumors, many of which focused on winger Kris Versteeg, the Hawks don't have to make any more deals to clear space under the salary cap to sign key restricted … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Trade Versteeg, Contradicting Previous “No More Trades” Statement
An Exclusive with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman Part2
During the 2008 offseason, I had an exclusive in the office of current Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman, who was Asst. GM, Hockey Operations at the time. Stan was born in Montreal where his father Scotty Bowman, the all-time winningest head coach in NHL history, was coaching at the time. Here are some of the highlights of that conversation; including many statements that have … [Read more...] about An Exclusive with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman Part2
Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman (Exclusive Interview)
During the 2008 offseason, I had an exclusive in the office of current Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman, who was Asst. GM, Hockey Operations at the time. Stan was born in Montreal where his father Scotty Bowman, the all-time winningest head coach in NHL history, was coaching at the time. Here are some of the highlights of that conversation; including many statements that have … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman (Exclusive Interview)
Stanley Cup Final Media Day (Audio and Video)
Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview Defense and Goalies
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
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
The Quenneville Effect
By Paul M. Banks When Denis Savard was fired from his position as Head Coach of the Chicago Blackhawks coach just four games into this season, many people criticized the decision. Most were ubercritical about the timing. Savard was a sentimental fan favorite despite a 1-2-1 record on the young season. Today however, the decision to insert Joel Quenneville in place of “Savvy” … [Read more...] about The Quenneville Effect