Matt Morrow
I am an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, studying Community Health: Health Planning and Administration. I previously have covered the NHL at FanSided & BlackhawkUp.
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Blackhawks Offseason Targets: UFA Forwards
March 21st, 2018 While the Chicago Blackhawks could use a top-four defenseman and maybe some defensive depth, they also could use a player or two up front. They could use a big, checking, third line center who can win face-offs. Who does that sound like? Artem Anisimov. Anisimov has proven he only can play with Patrick Kane, they need to find someone...
Fixing the Blackhawks: 5-Step Offseason Plan
March 9th, 2018 In the mid 2000's, Blackhawks fans were mostly non-existent, and it was nearly impossible to get over a few thousand people to come to a game. The few fans that were loyal to the team were just looking for a sliver of hope. Now, after nine straight postseason appearances, which included three cups in six years and five western...
Blackhawks Offseason Targets: UFA Defensemen
March 5th, 2018 It's no secret that the Blackhawks' main weakness this season comes on their defense. Brent Seabrook is slowing down and Duncan Keith has had an unusual season. Connor Murphy is evidently still finding his own, and other than that, the defensive group is made up of mostly first or second-year players. If the Blackhawks want to get...
Blackhawks Offseason Targets: RFA Defensemen
March 1st, 2018 With as much of a disappointment as this season has been, the outlook as far as forwards go is pretty positive. The established core of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Brandon Saad will be surrounded by younger guys who are starting to establish themselves, as well as some guys looking towards a breakout season. On defense, it's a...
What to Watch in Remaining Blackhawks Games
March 1st, 2018 The Blackhawks have 19 games left in their regular season, and it's safe to say that they aren't making the playoffs. With Blackhawks fans not having the privilege of playoff hockey for the first time in a long time, they need to make the most of the remainder of the regular season. Instead of checking the standings daily, which is a...
What Should the Blackhawks Do With Seabrook?
February 26th, 2018 In September of 2015, a full year before his then-current contract was expiring, the Blackhawks and Brent Seabrook agreed to an eight-year, $55 million dollar contract extension, good for $6.875 million against the salary cap through the 2023-24 season. The first six years of the contract come with a no-movement clause (NMC) and the...
