The Chicago Blackhawks had to be aware that the Detroit Red Wings were going to turn up the pressure in game two. After having a 2-1 margin in the shots on goal department, the Red Wings came out firing in a decisive 4-1 victory in game two. Anaheim Ducks beat writer Eric Stephens said it ...
Last Saturday, Jimmy Hayes netted a hat trick along with two assists to complete his five point night. Then on the following Wednesday, he was called up over Jeremy Morin to fill left wing slot on the second line due to Patrick Sharp‘s absence. Did Stan Bowman and the Chicago Blackhawks make the right choice here? I’m not going to beat around ...
When you look around at the financial landscape of professional sports, you see a frightening example of why it is so difficult to create and keep together a team that can win multiple championships. The Montreal Canadiens of the late 1960s extending into the mid-1970s were one of the greatest legendary dynasties in professional sports ...
Chicago and Detroit. The classic rivalry between two Original Six teams that emulates more of a “big brother” rivalry than a pure hatred between two foes. Any Blackhawks fan worth their breath will tell you that “Detroit Sucks,” but deep down they all know that there is a mutual respect between both teams on the ...
For the first of four meetings this season, the Detroit Red Wings will visit the United Center tonight and attempt to deliver the Blackhawks their first loss of 2013.
It was announced on Thursday that the Toronto Maple Leafs were set to waive center Tim Connolly after a disappointing single season with the storied franchise. After a solid but unspectacular career with the Buffalo Sabres, Connolly signed a substantial contract to join the Leafs, scoring 36 points on 13 goals and 23 assists in ...
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In 2010, Dave Bolland publicly received his nickname “the Rat” after the Blackhawks knocked off the Vancouver Canucks in six games, where he was an integral part of shutting down Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin. After Chicago moved on, Bolland proceeded to nibble away at foes such as Joe Thornton and Mike Richards until they ...
Victoriaville Tigres center and Blackhawks prospect Phillip Danault was named the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s (QMJHL) first star of the week after amassing eight points in just two games. First, against a strong Moncton Wildcats team, Danault tallied one goal and three assists en route to leading the Tigres to a 7-3 victory. Also ...
According to Tracey Myers, the Blackhawks players have brought on Kenny McCudden, the skating and skills coach of the Chicago Wolves, to help them run practices on an interim basis. McCudden is still employed by the Wolves but will help them run drills at least three times per week. Kenny has a past history with the ...
