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Scott Kline

Providing passionate and pragmatic views on the Chicago Blackhawks as well as coverage of the Rockford IceHogs. Raised in Northern Illinois, I was fortunate enough to have my Dad immerse me in the best game on Earth. Pond hockey, weekends at various ice rinks, attending minor league games, and trips to the old barn (Chicago Stadium) are part of the fabric of my youth. Regular attendee at the United Center during the "lost decade". Blackhawks STH since 2007.

Blackhawks Bury Reigning Champs

Scott Kline | October 6, 2017

The Chicago Blackhawks trounced the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday night at the United Center. The Blackhawks, following a longer-than-anticipated offseason, looked energized and intent to start…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Editor's Choice

Blackhawks Poised for Chicago’s Center Stage?

Scott Kline | September 22, 2017

Make no mistake about it: Chicago is a Bears town. It has been for as long as I can remember. What about baseball? Sure, fans across the city have their…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Hockey Community Responds to Harvey

Scott Kline | September 2, 2017

After days of record-breaking rainfall, residents of Houston and many gulf coast communities in Texas and Louisiana are finally experiencing the reprieve of receding flood water. But, with reprieve comes…

Categories Hockey Cares

Blackhawks 2017 Prospect Camp Preview

Scott Kline | July 17, 2017

Summer is in full swing. Backyard barbecues are sizzling. Recreational lakes across North America are full of warm-weather visitors and weekend warriors. Daylight is plentiful. Cold beverages rarely taste better…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks, Editor's Choice

Blackhawks Look Ahead After Emotional Weekend

Scott Kline | June 26, 2017

The Chicago Blackhawks organization and fan base endured an emotional weekend. The NHL Entry Draft, hosted by Chicago for the first time in history, was supposed to take center stage.…

Categories Blackhawks Transactions, Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Execute Draft Strategy

Scott Kline | June 26, 2017

It was 100 years in the making. Chicago finally had the chance to host an NHL draft. The vibe around the city was electric. The weather was perfect. The two-day…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Entry Draft

Chicago Blackhawks 2017 NHL Draft Primer

Scott Kline | June 22, 2017

The 2017 NHL Entry Draft is almost upon us. Most of the front office and player personnel staff from each team has already gathered in Chicago in preparation for the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Editor's Choice, NHL Entry Draft

Best Chicago Blackhawks Draft Picks 2005-Present

Scott Kline | June 21, 2017

This is the second post in a two-part series looking back on the Chicago Blackhawks’ best draft picks of the 21st century. That column highlighted eight players that were drafted…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Entry Draft

Best Chicago Blackhawks Draft Picks 2001-04

Scott Kline | June 17, 2017

The 2017 NHL Entry Draft is a week away. For the Chicago Blackhawks’ contingent, it should be an exciting couple of days. Despite being an Original Six franchise, Chicago will…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Entry Draft

Summer Blockbuster on Tap for Blackhawks?

Scott Kline | June 11, 2017

The term blockbuster invokes thoughts of Star Wars, Titanic, Avatar and a now-defunct movie rental chain. Originally characterized by productions eliciting large audience responses, today blockbuster is more broadly used to…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Moving van Riemsdyk Prudent for Blackhawks

Scott Kline | June 1, 2017

TSN senior hockey reporter Frank Seravalli reported on Wednesday that the Chicago Blackhawks are closing in on an agreement that would send Trevor van Riemsdyk and Marcus Kruger to the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Need Expansion Draft Flexibility

Scott Kline | May 29, 2017

The 2017 NHL offseason will treat hockey fans and challenge front offices with an uncommon aspect of modern-day professional sports: the expansion draft. Expansion drafts in the NHL occurred more…

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