Meet the New Blackhawks: Olli Maatta Greg Boysen | July 12, 2019 Without a shadow of a doubt, the biggest issue that general manager Stan Bowman needed to address this summer was the defense. The Chicago Blackhawks were just brutal when it…
Blackhawks’ Disappointing History of Recycling Players Christina Zylius | July 7, 2019 Following some of the best years in Chicago Blackhawks history, the franchise entered into a two-season playoff drought, which left fans old and new wondering how long it would take…
Canadiens Deal Shaw Back to Blackhawks The Canadian Press | July 1, 2019 MONTREAL — Andrew Shaw is heading back to the Windy City. The Chicago Blackhawks reacquired the winger from the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday in exchange for second- and seventh-round picks in the 2020 NHL draft and third-rounder in 2021. Chicago also g…
Blackhawks Address Their Defense with Maatta Trade Ryan Szporer | June 16, 2019 The Chicago Blackhawks helped break the ice on the trade market this summer, acquiring defenseman Olli Maatta from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The hope is he will in turn break the…
Blackhawks Acquire Maatta From Penguins The Canadian Press | June 16, 2019 CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired defenceman Olli Maatta in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Dominik Kahun and a fifth-round pick in this year’s draft. The Blackhawks had been looking to upgrade their blue line after missin…
Koekkoek for Rutta – What Did the Blackhawks Get? Greg Boysen | January 12, 2019 After firing former head coach Joel Quenneville on Nov. 6, Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman has spent the past few weeks changing the look of his roster and trying…
Blackhawks Stumble Into Free Agency Greg Boysen | July 11, 2018 The Chicago Blackhawks headed into July 1 with plenty of holes to fill and, for the first time in a long while, salary cap space to work with. However, their…
What the Duclair Trade Means for the Blackhawks The Hockey Writers | January 11, 2018 The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired left-winger Anthony Duclair from Arizona along with defenseman Adam Clendening in exchange for Richard Panik and Laurent Dauphin. Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville kind of announced…
Is Sharp the Answer to the Blackhawks Struggles? Chris Roemeling | August 17, 2017 Amid the flurry of the most understandable and recognizable emotions that surface during the Stanley Cup playoffs is embarrassment. Embarrassment in failing to accomplish a goal for which an organization…
Blackhawks Look Ahead After Emotional Weekend Scott Kline | June 26, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks organization and fan base endured an emotional weekend. The NHL Entry Draft, hosted by Chicago for the first time in history, was supposed to take center stage.…
Vesey Watch: Toews to Reportedly Help Recruit College Star Aly Dhanani | August 14, 2016 Right now, there are a lot of conflicting reports surrounding college free agent Jimmy Vesey. The Boston Herald reports Vesey has narrowed his list to the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks…
Seabrook and TVR Will Benefit from Campbell Signing David Tews | July 24, 2016 The Blackhawks’ signing of Brian Campbell to a one-year, $1.5 million contract this offseason has been widely regarded as one of the best free agent signings this offseason. The veteran…