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Rick Emrith

Creator of the Bettman Stand Up hockey blog. I cover the Chicago Blackhawks for The Hockey Writers, In Hossa we trust! I also write for publications such as Arbitrage Magazine and Elite Sports Blog. You can follow me on Twitter @RickEmrith

Patrick Sharp Headed to Sochi 2014: Why He Deserves It

Rick Emrith | January 9, 2014

Patrick Sharp exploded in the first half of the NHL season, earning himself a spot on Team Canada for the Sochi Olympics.

Antti Raanta Has Risen to the Occasion for the Blackhawks

Rick Emrith | December 18, 2013

It is always a challenge for teams to adjust to injuries, though it is a regular part of the game it is still a hard for teams to overcome.  When…

Andrew Shaw: The Blackhawks Spark Plug

Rick Emrith | December 10, 2013

Willingness to go to the dirty areas and play a physical game to help your team is a trait many teammates love to have, for the Blackhawks they have gotten…

Antti Raanta Solid For The Chicago Blackhawks

Rick Emrith | December 2, 2013

Once a mystery man in the Chicago Blackhawks’ system, Antti Raanta has provided his NHL team with some added stability between the pipes.

Kris Versteeg Back With the Blackhawks

Rick Emrith | November 15, 2013

Almost immediately following the Chicago Blackhawks entertaining 5-4 shootout victory over the Phoenix Coyotes, we learned that the Blackhawks had re-acquired Kris Versteeg. You don’t have to look far back…

Marian Hossa Not Backing Down for the Blackhawks

Rick Emrith | November 8, 2013

The Chicago Blackhawks wrapped up their 2013 celebrations with their second visit to the White House since 2010. With their Stanley Cup championship now in the rear view mirror, the…

Bryan Bickell Heating Up For The Blackhawks

Rick Emrith | October 23, 2013

The Blackhawks have enjoyed a pretty solid start to the 2013-14 season, with the exception of going 0-1-1 against their rivals the St. Louis Blues, things have gone the Blackhawks…

Blackhawks Looking to Rebound This Weekend

Rick Emrith | October 10, 2013

We are just three games into the 2013-14 season and with a 1-1-1 record the Chicago Blackhawks have plenty of hockey to iron out some kinks in their game. Wednesday…

Opportunity Knocks For Blackhawks Handzus

Rick Emrith | September 24, 2013

When Michal Handzus was reacquired by the Chicago Blackhawks few gave it much thought, it was seen as adding depth to a team gearing up for a long playoff run.…

Mark McNeill Ready To Make An Impact With Chicago

Rick Emrith | September 8, 2013

The 2013-14 regular season is just around the corner and it will officially open up the Chicago Blackhawks title defense after their thrilling 2013 Cup run. Of course before we…

Johnny Oduya Looking to Keep Strong Play Going

Rick Emrith | August 9, 2013

Its mid-August and the off season is (finally) in its last leg before camps open in September and the regular season kicks off less than two months from now. For…

Marcus Kruger Ready For an Expanded Role

Rick Emrith | July 30, 2013

Earlier this month the Chicago Blackhawks re-signed centre Marcus Kruger to a two year extension in a move that was not acknowledged by many. After the Blackhawks Stanley Cup victory…

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