Today in Hockey History: May 20 Matthew Zator | May 20, 2023 On this date, Mother Nature made her presence felt during one of the most memorable games in National Hockey League history. Also, there was plenty of overtime drama and some…
Today in Hockey History: April 3 Matthew Zator | April 3, 2023 April 3 was a big date for the Original Six cities of Boston and Toronto. Plus, the most successful father-son duo in National Hockey League history had major milestones. The…
Duncan Keith’s 3 Seasons That Define His Hall of Fame Career Sean Panganiban | February 10, 2023 When the Edmonton Oilers acquired Duncan Keith from the Chicago Blackhawks in 2021, many felt the team overpaid for a player well past his prime. The Oilers traded young defenseman…
Blackhawks’ History: 5 Games That Define Marian Hossa’s Career Connor Smith | January 12, 2023 One of the greatest Chicago Blackhawks of the 2010s announced his official retirement from the NHL in 2018. While he hadn’t played professionally since 2016-17 due to a skin condition, Marian…
A Blackhawks’ Tribute to Marc-Andre Fleury Gail Kauchak | November 28, 2022 He wasn’t with the Chicago Blackhawks for long. Just eight short months, to be exact. But Marc-Andre Fleury leaves a lasting impression everywhere he goes. The future Hall-of-Fame netminder had…
Canucks Prospects That Got Away: Gustav Forsling Matthew Zator | November 20, 2022 Every NHL team has prospects that were traded or given up on before their potential was realized. The Vancouver Canucks are no exception. In the first of an ongoing series…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 25 Matthew Zator | September 25, 2022 Two of the most storied franchises in NHL history were officially added to the league on this date. Plus, three key players from the most successful teams of the 1970s…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 8 Matthew Zator | August 8, 2022 Aug. 8 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history as the hockey world lost one of its greatest players on this date. There were also a pair of…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 7 Matthew Zator | August 7, 2022 Aug. 7 is a bittersweet day in NHL history as the hockey world lost one of its greatest players on this date. It also saw one of the greatest goaltenders…
Revisiting the Blackhawks’ 1983 Draft Greg Boysen | July 27, 2022 We started our series looking back at significant Chicago Blackhawks draft classes with 1980, the best in franchise history. Before we get to more modern drafts, we will take one…
Remembering Blackhawks’ Legend Tony Esposito Greg Boysen | April 23, 2022 When you have been a part of the National Hockey League since 1926, as the Chicago Blackhawks, you will have some storied names. Players who go beyond being mere men…
Best Blackhawks’ Draft Picks: 2010 to Present Gail Kauchak | January 30, 2022 This is the second piece in a two-part series looking back on the Chicago Blackhawks’ best draft picks in the last two decades. The first column highlighted 10 players that…