Posts tagged as: Erik Johnson

Blackhawks Ruminations: What if the Blackhawks Hadn’t Drafted Jonathan Toews?

Jonathan Toews (Pam Rodriguez/THW)

“What if” is also a prevalent question in the world of sports. What if Bo Jackson had only played baseball? What if the Portland Trail Blazers had drafted Michael Jordan instead of Sam Bowie? What if the Indianapolis Colts had stayed in Baltimore?

Mid-Season Report Card for the Blues

DanGNR/St. Louis Game Time

Also known as the article where I go back, look at my season preview, and laugh my butt off.  Oh, geeze, where to begin? First off, a disclaimer: I was not one of those individuals who picked the Blues to challenge the Blackhawks or Detroit for the Central Division lead.  As a lifelong fan, I’m [...]

The Outliers – Team USA’s Quest for Olympic Gold

Ryan Miller

Team USA’s motto should run along the lines of: ‘The best defense is a good offense’ as this team has the ability to log a lot of minutes in the zones of opposing teams.

USA Hockey Studs and Sleepers: The Olympic Team Starts to Take Shape

The team stretching before the start of practice (photo property of the author)

Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Correspondent Way back in August, when the temperature was still pleasant in the Chicagoland area, 34 of the best US born hockey players in the NHL gathered in Woodridge, Illinois for the United States Olympic Orientation Camp. For three days, these players ate together, practiced together, and participated in various team building [...]

Fantasy Hockey Team of the Week: Oct.1-3

How do you Laich me now? (Photo courtesy of svictoria29/ Flikr.)

Welcome to fantasy hockey team of the week, a brand new series which will be found regularly on The Hockey Writers. Our main objective is to create the elite fantasy squad consisting of a center, left winger, right winger, two defensemen and one goalie; no different than a normal group regularly on the ice. At [...]

The Hockey Writers’ 2009-10 Preview: Central Division

The Central: Could All Five Make the Postseason?

In the THW Central Division preview, there are plenty of links and bits of info to keep you in the know.

US Olympic Quick Hits: Kane’s Legal Issues and the Youth Revolution

Paul Stastny, 2010 Olympic Hopeful

With the Olympic Orientation Camp at Woodridge coming up, here are some bits and pieces of info you need to stay informed.

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