Skip to content
The Hockey Writers

The Hockey Writers

  • HOME
  • NHL Teams
    • North Division
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • East Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • Dallas Stars
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Nashville Predators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
    • West Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • Minnesota Wild
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • NHL Prospects
  • Archives
  • Podcast Network
  • More…
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • CHL
      • Ontario Hockey League
      • Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
      • Western Hockey League
    • Columns
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • Books
    • NHL History
  • HOME
  • NHL Teams
    • North Division
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • East Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • Dallas Stars
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Nashville Predators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
    • West Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • Minnesota Wild
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • NHL Prospects
  • Archives
  • Podcast Network
  • More…
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • CHL
      • Ontario Hockey League
      • Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
      • Western Hockey League
    • Columns
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • Books
    • NHL History

Blackhawks Management

Blackhawks Wisely Keep Bowman and Colliton for Now

March 21, 2020 by Ryan Szporer
Chicago Blackhawks Stan Bowman

The Chicago Blackhawks could have realistically let both general manager Stan Bowman and head coach Jeremy Colliton go. The fact that the Blackhawks won’t, according to chairman Rocky Wirtz, is …

Read moreBlackhawks Wisely Keep Bowman and Colliton for Now

Categories Blackhawks Management Tags Jeremy Colliton, Stan Bowman, Top Story

The Breakaway: Wirtz Family Cups & Controversy

April 22, 2019October 24, 2018 by Greg Boysen
Patrick Kane

Earlier this month, Northwestern University Press published The Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Wirtz Family Business and the Chicago Blackhawks. Bryan Smith, a senior writer at Chicago Magazine, does …

Read moreThe Breakaway: Wirtz Family Cups & Controversy

Categories Blackhawks History, Blackhawks Management, Editor's Choice Tags Rocky Wirtz, Tony Esposito, Top Story

Blackhawks Roundtable: Line Combos, Management & Trades

July 17, 2018July 16, 2018 by Gail Kauchak

It’s time to be honest with ourselves. The Chicago Blackhawks just aren’t the dynasty they used to be. Winning Cups in 2010, 2013, and 2015 has certainly raised expectations. The …

Read moreBlackhawks Roundtable: Line Combos, Management & Trades

Categories Blackhawks Management, Editor's Choice Tags Alex DeBrincat, Joel Quenneville, Marcus Kruger, Patrick Kane

Rocky Confident in His Blackhawks

June 7, 2018 by Greg Boysen
Rocky Wirtz Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks experienced their first losing season this past year since 2006-07, when they went 31-42-9 under head coaches Trent Yawney and Denis Savard. That team featured only two …

Read moreRocky Confident in His Blackhawks

Categories Blackhawks Management, Chicago Blackhawks Tags Joel Quenneville, Rocky Wirtz, Stan Bowman

Who Would Replace Joel Quenneville?

February 24, 2018 by Matt Morrow
Joel Quenneville

This is Joel Quenneville’s 21st season coaching in the NHL, and to date, his teams have only missed the playoffs once. Quenneville was named Blackhawks head coach in October of …

Read moreWho Would Replace Joel Quenneville?

Categories Blackhawks Management, Chicago Blackhawks Tags Joel Quenneville

Blackhawks’ Forsling & Forsberg Need to Step Up

September 26, 2017 by Chris Roemeling
Gustav Forsling Patrick Eaves Jamie Benn

Prior to the start of the 2017-18 regular season, there are many inquiries regarding the Chicago Blackhawks—a roster and organization that has been absolutely engulfed in salary-cap struggles over recent …

Read moreBlackhawks’ Forsling & Forsberg Need to Step Up

Categories Blackhawks Management, Chicago Blackhawks Tags Anton Forsberg, Brent Seabrook, Duncan Keith, Gustav Forsling

Blackhawks Need More from Toews

August 30, 2017August 30, 2017 by Chris Roemeling
World Cup of Hockey, NHL, Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks

Dark clouds of doubt are hovering over the Chicago Blackhawks. With losses in the first round of the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, many are questioning the core group of a …

Read moreBlackhawks Need More from Toews

Categories Blackhawks Management, Chicago Blackhawks Tags Artemi Panarin, Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Stan Bowman, Top Story

Blackhawks: Bowman’s Roster Strategies & Tactics

February 28, 2017 by Leah Dyck

After taking a closer look at how the Chicago Blackhawks have managed to sustain Stanley Cup contention for as long as they have, the evidence suggests it might have something to …

Read moreBlackhawks: Bowman’s Roster Strategies & Tactics

Categories Blackhawks Management, Chicago Blackhawks, NCAA Tags Jimmy Hayes, Nick Schmaltz, Rene Bourque, Stan Bowman, Top Story

College Hockey Sustaining the Blackhawks

February 27, 2017 by Leah Dyck
Stan Bowman

The Chicago Blackhawks have done what no one else has been able to do. They figured out how to sustain playoff contention every year since 2009, winning three Stanley Cups …

Read moreCollege Hockey Sustaining the Blackhawks

Categories Blackhawks Management, Chicago Blackhawks, NCAA Tags Duncan Keith, Kris Versteeg, Rene Bourque, Stan Bowman, Top Story

5 Keys to Blackhawks’ Success

February 22, 2017 by Andrew Boehmer
World Cup of Hockey, NHL, Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks

It’s no secret that the Chicago Blackhawks are one of the most successful franchises in the NHL. They are a well-oiled machine with all gears working in unison. They play …

Read more5 Keys to Blackhawks’ Success

Categories Blackhawks Management, Chicago Blackhawks Tags Joel Quenneville, Rocky Wirtz, Stan Bowman, Top Story

Hawks Strikeout on Depth Additions

August 28, 2016 by David Tews
Stan Bowman, NHL, Chicago Blackhawks, Cap Overage

While Jimmy Vesey’s highly-anticipated decision to sign with the Rangers has taken up most of the free agency news in the NHL over the past two weeks, two other notable …

Read moreHawks Strikeout on Depth Additions

Categories Blackhawks Management, Chicago Blackhawks, Trending Tags Brandon Pirri, Jimmy Vesey, Jiri Hudler, Stan Bowman

What Andrew Shaw is Worth to Chicago

May 16, 2016 by David Tews
Andrew Shaw

Unlike so many off-seasons before this one, Stan Bowman actually won’t be forced to trade away a large portion of his roster to keep the team under the salary cap. Instead, …

Read moreWhat Andrew Shaw is Worth to Chicago

Categories Blackhawks Management, Chicago Blackhawks Tags Andrew Shaw, Justin Abdelkader, Marcus Kruger, Michael Raffl, Stan Bowman
Post navigation
Older posts
Page1 Page2 Next →

Search THW

Hockey Headlines

Kings Can’t Get an Iafallo-Like Return From Maple Leafs

The Lightning’s 3 Best Trades of the Decade

Predators Need to Re-Examine Defensive Pairings

3 Takeaways from the Ducks’ 3-2 Loss Against the Golden Knights

LA Kings Can’t Afford to Pursue Jack Eichel

Avalanche’s Makar Should be the Frontrunner for the Norris Trophy

Revisiting Wild’s Nixed Deadline Trade of Parise to Islanders Last Season

Top 3 Golden Knights From the Last 3 Seasons

Metropolitan Riveters’ Season in Review

Oilers Have Several Options to Fill Larsson’s Role in the Offseason

Carolina Hurricanes’ 3 Stars of the Month – February 2021

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 6-2 Win Over the Coyotes

Maple Leafs’ Takeaways: Hyman, Campbell & Missing Matthews

Marc-Andre Fleury’s Case as a Hall of Famer

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 28

Get theScore App Now!

  • Write for THW
  • Masthead
  • Newsletters
  • RSS Feeds
  • Privacy Statement
  • Contact Us
  • Writers’ Login

Search

About THW…

Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Updated daily with news and features from over 150 writers worldwide. Over 3 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix.

Popular Posts

Salary Cap Information
Hockey 101
The Ultimate Hockey Dictionary
NHL Team Origins
Teams That Never Won the Stanley Cup
The Original 6
Jerseys from Defunct NHL Clubs
The Gordie Howe Hat Trick
Our Wayne Gretzky Quiz
© 2021 The Hockey Writers
  • HOME
  • NHL Teams
    • North Division
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • East Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • Dallas Stars
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Nashville Predators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
    • West Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • Minnesota Wild
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • NHL Prospects
  • Archives
  • Podcast Network
  • More…
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • CHL
      • Ontario Hockey League
      • Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
      • Western Hockey League
    • Columns
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • Books
    • NHL History

Recent Posts

  • Kings Can’t Get an Iafallo-Like Return From Maple Leafs
  • The Lightning’s 3 Best Trades of the Decade
  • Predators Need to Re-Examine Defensive Pairings
  • 3 Takeaways from the Ducks’ 3-2 Loss Against the Golden Knights
  • LA Kings Can’t Afford to Pursue Jack Eichel

Search