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Ton DeFrancesco

I started covering the Chicago Blackhawks in 2007 for IndianHeadNation.com and eventually on Twitter and now The Hockey Writers. Although I've never played at a professional level, I have followed the NHL religiously, analytically, and statistically since 1999, and a born fan since 1989. I have one true passion: HOCKEY.

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Power Ranking the No. 1 Overall Picks From 2000-2009

Power Ranking the No. 1 Overall Picks From 2000-2009

August 16th, 2013 Since the inception of the NHL Entry Draft, every decade has had their share of booms and busts at the No. 1 overall pick. The 80's produced household names such as Mario Lemieux, Mike Modano, Mats Sundin, and Dale Hawerchuk; the "what if's" in Wendell Clark and Gord Kluzak; and finally, the busts in Brian Lawton and Doug...
Bryan Bickell Signs Contract Extension with Chicago

Bryan Bickell Signs Contract Extension with Chicago

July 1st, 2013 The Chicago Blackhawks have extended Bryan Bickell to a contract loosely identified as a four year deal worth $16 million total according to Mark Lazerus. Earlier in the day the Blackhawks traded Dave Bolland and Michael Frolik for draft picks in order to make room for Bickell. According to CapGeek, Bickell will earn $3...
Jonathan Toews Wins Selke

Jonathan Toews Wins Selke

June 15th, 2013 The poll results are in and Jonathan Toews has been named the best defensive forward in 2013 after capturing the Frank J. Selke Trophy for the first time in his career. Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins and Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings were the other two finalists in 2013. "When you're mentioned in the same...
Duncan Keith Suspended One Game

Duncan Keith Suspended One Game

June 6th, 2013   Duncan Keith will serve a one game suspension for his slash against Jeff Carter in Game 3, meaning Sheldon Brookbank will suit up in Game 4 vs. the Los Angeles Kings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta74JytKbjA Keith admitted to "intentionally swinging his stick on Carter as Carter is skating away from him" says...

Blackhawks Ink Finnish MVP Antti Raanta

According to Juha Hiitela of Urheilusanomat, the Chicago Blackhawks have signed Finnish goaltender Antti Raanta to a one year entry-level deal. Raanta, 24, led the SM-liiga in save percentage (0.943 SV%, third highest in league history), goals-against average (1.85 GAA), and ranked fifth in shutouts (5 SO), while compiling a...
Facts Every Blackhawks Fan Should Know Before Game Seven

Facts Every Blackhawks Fan Should Know Before Game Seven

May 29th, 2013 Here are a few fun facts to know before the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Detroit Red Wings in game seven of the Western Conference Semi-finals. Some include random facts, and I will also include a breakdown of each line and how they have produced in this series. 10 FACTS EVERY BLACKHAWKS FAN SHOULD KNOW BEFORE GAME SEVEN Joel...
Series Preview, Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild

Series Preview, Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild

April 30th, 2013 I will try and refrain from opinion and stick to fact. Below is a comparison of both teams. SEASON SERIES — The Blackhawks did well against Minnesota this year, taking the season series 2-0-1 and outscoring the Wild 8-6, including a 1-0 shutout with Ray Emery in net.Marian Hossa scored both game-winning goals for the...
Blackhawks and Bruins Make a Prospect Swap

Blackhawks and Bruins Make a Prospect Swap

April 3rd, 2013 The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired minor league forward Maxime Sauve from the Boston Bruins in exchange for Rob Flick. Sauve, 23, has spent parts of four seasons playing for the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League. He also played in the NHL last season, appearing in one game for the Boston Bruins, but did not...
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