Could the Hawks Still Move Marcus Kruger? David Tews | June 27, 2016 The center ice position was one of the strongest for the Chicago Blackhawks just a few weeks ago. A group headlined by Jonathan Toews and supported by the likes of…
Fallout of Trading Bryan Bickell and Teuvo Teravainen Brandon Share-Cohen | June 15, 2016 The Chicago Blackhawks have finally unloaded the contract of Bryan Bickell after signing him to a four year, $16,000,000 deal prior to the 2013-14 season. The Carolina Hurricanes are a team that is…
Kruger’s Return is Welcomed, but is His Contract? David Tews | March 29, 2016 Losing center Marcus Kruger to a wrist injury back in mid-December was a frustrating loss for the Chicago Blackhawks. Not only was the veteran pivot in the midst of a…
The Fallout of the Patrick Sharp Trade in Chicago David Tews | March 22, 2016 My THW colleague, Ed Sarno recently completed a terrific interview with Notre Dame Head Coach Jeff Jackson on the play of Stephen Johns. In it, he mentions how Johns made…
Tropp, Jackman Swapped by Blackhawks and Ducks Andrew Forbes | February 29, 2016 In a late move between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Anaheim Ducks, Chicago’s traded forward Corey Tropp to the Ducks in exchange for defenceman Tim Jackman and a 2017 seventh-round…
Chicago Blackhawks Trades Only Add To Strong Roster Lucy Hamilton | February 28, 2016 In the first game since the trade announcements have been made, the Chicago Blackhawks faced off against league leaders the Washington Capitals. With new addition Tomas Fleischmann, traded from the…
Chicago Blackhawks Go All in for Another Cup Kristi Loucks | February 27, 2016 Once again, the Chicago Blackhawks have taken the biggest name off the market ahead of Monday’s trade deadline as they sent Marko Dano, a first round pick (plus a conditional…
Is Andrew Ladd the Answer for The Blackhawks? Lucy Hamilton | February 26, 2016 The deal has been made. The move is done. The Chicago Blackhawks have now welcomed back 30 year-old forward Andrew Ladd. Ladd was a member of the 2010 Stanley Cup…
It’s Time for the Blackhawks to Re-Add Ladd David Tews | February 25, 2016 The last time Andrew Ladd suited up for the Blackhawks they won the Stanley Cup at the end of the 2009-10 season. Since then, the imposing power-forward and team leader…
Jiri Sekac: Grand Theft Forward Kristi Loucks | January 21, 2016 Jiri Sekac (YIH-ree SEH-katch) Height: 6’1″ Birthdate: June 10, 1992 (Age 23) Hometown: Kladno, Czech Republic Position: Forward Shoots: Left Jiri Sekac over 3 year span: Minimal offense Great defense Overall…
A Look Back: Chicago’s Goaltending Situation David Tews | January 5, 2016 Scott Darling was one of the most feel-good stories of the 2014-15 NHL season. He battled his alcohol addiction and ended up saving the Chicago Blackhawks from a first-round exit…
Is Bryan Bickell’s Return Imminent? Kristi Loucks | December 6, 2015 The Blackhawks made a statement by placing Viktor Tikhonov on waivers this weekend, and that would appear to mark the return of Bryan Bickell. Though he has yet to be…