Ton DeFrancesco

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

Ton DeFrancesco | August 16, 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…

Bryan Bickell Signs Contract Extension with Chicago

Ton DeFrancesco | July 1, 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…

Jonathan Toews Wins Selke

Ton DeFrancesco | June 15, 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…

Duncan Keith Suspended One Game

Ton DeFrancesco | June 6, 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. Keith admitted to…

Blackhawks Ink Finnish MVP Antti Raanta

Ton DeFrancesco | June 5, 2013

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…

Facts Every Blackhawks Fan Should Know Before Game Seven

Ton DeFrancesco | May 29, 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,…

Series Preview, Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild

Ton DeFrancesco | April 30, 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…

Blackhawks and Bruins Make a Prospect Swap

Ton DeFrancesco | April 3, 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…

Blackhawks and Lightning Swap Prospects

Ton DeFrancesco | April 3, 2013

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded Rockford IceHogs forward Philippe Paradis to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Cornell University defenseman Kirill Gotovets. Gotovets was a 7th round draft pick in the 2009 NHL Entry…

Prospect Report: Jeremy Morin and the IceHogs

Ton DeFrancesco | March 18, 2013

Last Saturday, Jimmy Hayes netted a hat trick along with two assists to complete his five point night. Then on the following Wednesday, he was called up over Jeremy Morin to fill left wing slot on…

Corey Crawford, NHL, Chicago Blackhawks, Fantasy Hockey

Corey Crawford’s Injury: Why So Secretive?

Ton DeFrancesco | March 1, 2013

During last nights game against the St. Louis Blues, Corey Crawford was caught stumbling back to the bench after the first period. The intermission rolled around and Ray Emery started…

Blackhawks Rivalries: Brother Detroit, Criminal Canuck

Ton DeFrancesco | February 25, 2013

Chicago and Detroit. The classic rivalry between two Original Six teams that emulates more of a “big brother” rivalry than a pure hatred between two foes. Any Blackhawks fan worth…