Gail Kauchak
Avid Chicago Blackhawks fan and follower! Would much rather be reading and writing about hockey than cooking and cleaning. Otherwise known as The Hockey Housewife.
Author's Posts
Blackhawks’ Roundtable: Goalies, Rebuilding & the Saad Trade
October 13th, 2020 It’s safe to say we here in Chicago Blackhawks’ land are a bit befuddled with the recent moves made by the organization. Two-time Stanley Cup winners Corey Crawford and Brandon Saad are no longer with the team. This would usually denote a tear-down and rebuild. Yet the Blackhawks instead traded Saad for an established defenseman...
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Crawford, Kubalik, Strome, Smith & More
October 10th, 2020 There certainly has been no shortage of news and rumors for the Chicago Blackhawks in the last few days. We mark the end of an era, as two-time Stanley Cup winning netminder Corey Crawford will suit up for the New Jersey Devils next season. In the meantime, three highly inexperienced goaltenders will duke it out for the starting job in...
Blackhawks’ News & Rumors: Strome, Keith, The Draft, More
October 2nd, 2020 We’re on the cusp of one of the most exciting weeks of the hockey offseason with the 2020 NHL Draft and free agency period looming. Today in Chicago Blackhawks’ news and rumors, we explore how these events might play out for the team, as well as talk ticket plans and some exciting player news. Let’s get to it! Blackhawks’...
Blackhawks’ News & Rumors: Franson’s Return, de Haan’s Brewery & More
September 25th, 2020 Let’s jump right into today’s Chicago Blackhawks’ news and rumors! In this latest edition, we discuss a former Blackhawk player returning to the fold, along with some nostalgic playoff history. We also explore what a few of the players have been up to in the offseason, including the latest Blackhawks Foundation event and a more...
Early Blackhawks’ Lineup Projections for 2020-21
September 22nd, 2020 As we head towards the end of September in this crazy year of 2020, we’re still awaiting the recipient of the Stanley Cup. Nevertheless, it’s just a few short months until the 2020-21 NHL season is set to begin on Dec. 1. The Chicago Blackhawks currently have limited options for roster changes based on some heavy contracts, and the...
Blackhawks’ News & Rumors: Kuemper Inquiries, Trading Saad, Fans Choice Awards
September 18th, 2020 It may be the offseason for the Chicago Blackhawks and most of the league, but it’s a short offseason after all. The Stanley Cup Final is set to start this weekend, with the NHL Draft slated for Oct. 6 and 7 and free agency period starting Oct. 9. These later dates are just around the corner. That being said, the news and rumors keep...
