Blackhawks Banter: Expectations, Expansion & Anticipating 2021-22 Gail Kauchak | June 19, 2021 Welcome to our weekly Blackhawks Banter column, where we discuss all things Chicago Blackhawks. Yes, it’s the offseason for our friends in the red, white and black. But there’s plenty…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Blackhawks, More Jim Parsons | June 19, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, things are not looking good for the Minnesota Wild when it comes to a contract extension for Kirill Kaprizov. Meanwhile, pending UFA Dougie Hamilton might…
Blackhawks’ Kane Remains a Dangerous Playmaker According to His Peers Shaun Filippelli | June 19, 2021 You’re not actually surprised that 32-year-old Patrick Kane is still considered one of the most dangerous threats on the ice at any given time, are you? Well, if you had…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Kraken, Blackhawks, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | June 18, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Montreal Canadiens head coach Dominique Ducharme is dealing with some COVID complications. Meanwhile, Travis Hamonic of the Vancouver Canucks says he’s open to playing outside…
Blackhawks Trade for Eichel Would Create All-American Super Line Shaun Filippelli | June 17, 2021 It’s no secret that the turmoil continues to grow between the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel. So much so that it’s seemingly only a matter of time before Eichel is…
7 Former Blackhawks to Watch in the 2020-21 Semifinal Round Gail Kauchak | June 13, 2021 Back in mid-May, 16 teams embarked upon the 2020-21 NHL postseason with high hopes for a deep playoff run. Alas, by the beginning of June eight more teams had been…
Blackhawks Banter: Reichel’s Fit, Final Four & Stanley Cup Memories Shaun Filippelli | June 13, 2021 As we near the conclusion of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, a silver lining is that the Chicago Blackhawks are therefore that much closer to a fresh start with the…
Blackhawks Talent Shined Bright at IIHF World Championship Shaun Filippelli | June 12, 2021 You didn’t really think that the Chicago Blackhawks were going to be content sitting on the sidelines throughout the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, did you? While some of their notable…
Blackhawks 2020-21 Player Grades: Philipp Kurashev Greg Boysen | June 11, 2021 As the Stanley Cup playoffs march on, our Chicago Blackhawks writers are taking a look back at the strange 2020-21 season and handing out individual grades for the majority of…
Blackhawks Banter: Jones, Draft Lottery & Dach Brooke LoFurno | June 7, 2021 This offseason is one that is considered to be a busy and exciting one for hockey fans. The NHL draft is less than a month away, on July 23. The…
Blackhawks 2020-21 Player Grades: Dylan Strome Gail Kauchak | June 6, 2021 As we carry on with the offseason, Chicago Blackhawks fans find themselves with some extra time on their hands. Of course there are the NHL playoffs to watch, which have…
Blackhawks 2020-21 Player Grades: Nikita Zadorov Greg Boysen | June 5, 2021 As the unusual 2020-21 season has come and gone for the Chicago Blackhawks, our coverage team is taking a look back and handing out grades for the entire team. Today,…