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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

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Patrick Sharp Headed to Sochi 2014: Why He Deserves It

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

Antti Raanta Has Risen to the Occasion for the Blackhawks

December 18th, 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 you lose your starting and backup goalie to long term injuries it is a challenge that few teams can handle, except if you are the Chicago Blackhawks. When Corey Crawford joined Nikolai...
Andrew Shaw: The Blackhawks Spark Plug

Andrew Shaw: The Blackhawks Spark Plug

December 10th, 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 just that from Andrew Shaw over the last two years. We have seen Shaw grow into more than just a bottom 6 agitator over the course of his young career, he has proven game after...
Antti Raanta Solid For The Chicago Blackhawks

Antti Raanta Solid For The Chicago Blackhawks

December 2nd, 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

Kris Versteeg Back With the Blackhawks

November 15th, 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 in Blackhawks history to remember Versteeg, he grew into a top 6 role between 2008-10 seasons in Chicago. With Kris Versteeg...

Marian Hossa Not Backing Down for the Blackhawks

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 team looks ahead to repeating their success and once again lay claim to hockey’s greatest prize. For Marian Hossa early on this season it has been all...
Bryan Bickell Heating Up For The Blackhawks

Bryan Bickell Heating Up For The Blackhawks

October 23rd, 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 way. Those of you lucky enough to have Blackhawks tickets will be feasting on a diet of Eastern conference opponents this October; good times since the...
Blackhawks Looking to Rebound This Weekend

Blackhawks Looking to Rebound This Weekend

October 10th, 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 night marked the first real test for the Blackhawks, taking on rival St. Louis in a battle of what should be two of the top teams in the west. Despite the frustrating...
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