Douglas Cutler

Blackhawks skate their Stanley Cup banner across United Center ice

Kings or Ducks: Who Will Be the Hawks’ Next Victim?

Douglas Cutler | May 16, 2014

Okay, so maybe using the word “victim” is premature. But with the way the Chicago Blackhawks have been playing in their first two series, it would seem as though they are the clear…

Hawks and Blues: Top Moments from a Great Series

Douglas Cutler | April 30, 2014

The eye of the tiger. The fight of a champion. A killer instinct. No matter what you call it, the Chicago Blackhawks have it. Before the first round of the…

3 Reasons the Chicago Blackhawks Won’t Make the Stanley Cup Finals

Douglas Cutler | April 14, 2014

There are so many clichés to lay upon the 2013-14 edition of the Chicago Blackhawks. You know the ones: “It’s nearly impossible to repeat as Stanley Cup Champions” and “Stumbling…

Will the Hawks Crash and Burn Without Patrick Kane?

Douglas Cutler | March 28, 2014

Last week’s news of the loss of Patrick Kane was certainly not welcome for Chicago Blackhawks fans. The Hawks had just squeaked through the Olympic break, bringing home 3 gold and…

Chicago’s Unsung Heroes: The Best 4th Line in the NHL

Douglas Cutler | March 9, 2014

Over the course of the first 4 games after the Olympic break, the Blackhawks have proven their depth to all doubters. Sure, they only have a record of 2-2 over…

On and Off Ice Heroes: The USA Warriors

Douglas Cutler | February 5, 2014

“I was born in Hartford, Wisconsin in October of 1980. I graduated high school in Berlin, WI in 1999. About 2 months before graduation I went to an army recruiter…

Dead on Arrival: A Blue Jackets and Penguins Rivalry Isn’t Ready Yet

Douglas Cutler | January 4, 2014

In the 13 year history of the Columbus Blue Jackets, one team has constantly been their nemesis. Winning games just by showing up, it seems, and even taking the Blue…

Blue Jackets Wish List: A Second Look

Douglas Cutler | December 16, 2013

At the start of the 2013-14 campaign, I wrote a Blue Jackets wish list for the season. As we near the holidays, I feel it is a good time to…

Can Ryan Johansen Keep the Fire Lit?

Douglas Cutler | December 4, 2013

If we did a November report card for the Columbus Blue Jackets, there may not be many passing grades that we would find. Ryan Johansen, however, is suddenly the difference-maker…

Big Ten Hockey’s Inaugural Weekend is Here

Douglas Cutler | November 29, 2013

The Big Ten Season begins tonight with the first ever Big Ten Hockey matchups. Of course 5 of these 6 teams have been playing hockey for many years, but this…

Blue Jackets Quick Hits: Calvert Returns, Horton Practices

Douglas Cutler | November 23, 2013

The Columbus Blue Jackets again looked sub-par last night in Vancouver, falling 6-2, with just 16 shots on net. The Jackets are now 2-2 after 4 games of their 5 game Canadian…

Matt Calvert Activated off of Injured Reserve

Douglas Cutler | November 22, 2013

Yesterday, the Columbus Blue Jackets activated Matt Calvert off of the Injured Reserve list, a spot he has occupied for much of this season. To start the year off Calvert played…