Blackhawks’ Forwards Fighting for a Spot Gail Kauchak | September 25, 2017 Three preseason tilts are now in the books, as the Chicago Blackhawks were victorious last week over the Columbus Blue Jackets, 5-2, and the Detroit Red Wings, 6-1. They dropped…
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…
Alex DeBrincat Named OHL’s Most Outstanding Player Mark Scheig | May 5, 2017 Add another honor to the distinguished OHL career of Alex DeBrincat. On Friday, the Ontario Hockey League named DeBrincat the winner of the Red Tilson trophy, given to the OHL’s Most Outstanding…
Blackhawks’ Youth Critical to Stanley Cup Run Scott Kline | March 25, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks’ last decade of success has been fueled by a group of core players. Household names like Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Marian Hossa, and Niklas…
Alex DeBrincat Parlays Talent Into Contract Brandon Share-Cohen | November 9, 2016 The Chicago Blackhawks signed Alex DeBrincat to a three-year entry-level contract Monday, the team announced. DeBrincat himself confirmed the deal through his own Twitter account soon afterward. #Blackhawks sign 2016…
Panik & Motte Filling Needs for Blackhawks David Tews | October 18, 2016 In my preseason preview of the Chicago Blackhawks’ forwards, I identified the team’s left wing as a clear area of weakness compared with the rest of the roster. I just…
Vesey Pursuit Is About Fit Over Talent David Tews | August 16, 2016 After stealing Artemi Panarin away from the KHL to play alongside Patrick Kane, Stan Bowman is aggressively pursuing a player that could play next to Jonathan Toews for the foreseeable…
Influx of College Players Sends ‘Hawks Back to School The Hockey Writers | July 29, 2016 Players with college roots are infiltrating the NHL. Want some proof? Here it is. In 2006’s Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Carolina Hurricanes there were 19…
Chicago’s College Trend Continues With Schmaltz and Motte David Tews | July 20, 2016 The Chicago Blackhawks have had very good luck with former collegiate hockey players in recent years, and Nick Schmaltz and Tyler Motte both look like good bets to continue that theme.
Meet New Hawks Prospect Artur Kayumov Alessandro Seren Rosso | June 25, 2016 With the 50th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks picked Russian forward Artur Kayumov. At this point most of the Hawks fan are trying to…
Addressing the Blackhawks’ Biggest Offseason Need David Tews | April 27, 2016 The Blackhawks entered the third period of their last game of the season in the middle of a 2-2 battle. The gameplay was as tight as the score, filled with…
Vincent Hinostroza: The Face of Chicagoland Hockey Colin Fitts | March 31, 2016 Unlike many hockey players, Vincent Hinostroza has never really had to go far from home to further his hockey career. The native of Bartlett, Ill., a suburb just outside of…