The 2010 Stanley Cup Finals features a match-up between the #1 and #2 overall picks in the 2007 NHL Draft. The Chicago Blackhawks took Patrick Kane first overall that June; the Philadelphia Flyers followed up by taking James Van Riemsdyk second. This marked the first time in NHL history that two Americans were picked 1st and 2nd overall in the same draft. Both of these young … [Read more...] about Top two picks of ’07 Draft not impacting Stanley Cup very much
Stanley Cup Finals
Stanley Cup would make Blackhawks Dramatic Franchise Transformation Complete
As recently as 2006-07, if you attended a Chicago Blackhawks game, you'd see the 300 level was about as populated as a nuclear testing site. For the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, people will pay north of $400 to STAND in these sections. With three more wins, Chicago can drink from the Stanley cup of life in 2010, and give this original 6 franchise a metamorphosis that would make … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup would make Blackhawks Dramatic Franchise Transformation Complete
BlackHawks Niemi wins Game 1 battle of Goaltenders
If one thing can be said of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals match-up of goaltenders it's this- no one expected these two (Chicago Blackhawks: Antti Niemi and Philadelphia Flyers: Michael Leighton) to be here. Cristobal Huet, the Hawks' multi-million dollar man with serious self-confidence issues was the team's starter up until midseason when the stellar rookie Niemi replaced … [Read more...] about BlackHawks Niemi wins Game 1 battle of Goaltenders
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
Stanley Cup Final Media Day (Audio and Video)
Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Finals Edition!
The Chicago Blackhawks will compete in the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1992, and the 11th time overall in franchise history. -In winning Games 1 and 2 in San Jose, the Blackhawks extended their postseason road win streak to seven games, tying the NHL record. It is the most road wins overall in a single postseason for Chicago. -22-year old Jonathan … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Finals Edition!
Schedule for Hawks-Flyers Stanley Cup Finals Announced!!!
The NHL just announced the schedule for the 2010 Stanley Cup Final between the Western Conference champion Chicago Blackhawks and the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia Flyers. Based on their superior regular-season performance, the Blackhawks will host Games One and Two of the Stanley Cup Final, as well as Games Five and Seven, if necessary. Games Three and Four … [Read more...] about Schedule for Hawks-Flyers Stanley Cup Finals Announced!!!