Jonathan Toews or Patrick Kane, Who Would You Choose? Andy Dudones | February 24, 2014 Let’s play a game of “Who would you pick?” If forced to give a definitive answer, would you choose Jonathan Toews or Patrick Kane? Both have been instrumental in Chicago’s…
Olympic Toll, Old Hat For Blackhawks Andy Dudones | February 22, 2014 With the NHL season resuming in less than a week, the Chicago Blackhawks will be returning to a bleaker reality than they’ve grown accustomed to in the past. The time…
Patrick Sharp’s Tough Luck In Sochi Andy Dudones | February 19, 2014 Few people anticipated what has turned into the story of Patrick Sharp’s tough luck in Sochi. As Team Canada prepares to square off against Latvia in the men’s quarterfinals, the…
5 Burning Questions Facing the Blackhawks Andy Dudones | February 14, 2014 With 10 members of the Chicago Blackhawks focused on winning Gold for their home countries, five questions facing the Blackhawks continue to linger. Whether they’re participating in Sochi, or taking…
Why Patrick Sharp Will Be Canada’s ‘X Factor’ in Sochi Brady Trettenero | February 13, 2014 I love Patrick Sharp. The 32-year-old has emerged as a deadly prolific sniper in the NHL, helping the Chicago Blackhawks win two Stanley Cups in the last four years. Some…
Examining the Olympic Snub of Brent Seabrook Andy Dudones | February 11, 2014 When it comes to being excluded, Claude Giroux can rest easy in knowing that he is not alone. That’s because Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook will have to live vicariously…
The Ironclad Intangibles of Andrew Shaw Andy Dudones | February 8, 2014 In terms of intangibles, is there anyone in the NHL more underrated than Andrew Shaw? Although the Blackhawks boast 10 players who were selected to represent their countries in Sochi,…
Blackhawks Acquire Potential Second Line Center Sean Sarcu | February 7, 2014 Similar to the Kris Versteeg deal that came out of nowhere in November, Stan Bowman was working the phones again Thursday. His efforts culminated in another trade, this time with…
Can Brandon Saad Be the Next Marian Hossa? Sean Sarcu | February 6, 2014 Brandon Saad, the player who may well have been left off Team USA’s 2014 roster because T.J. Oshie has “that shootout move,” has had a terrific sophomore campaign to date.…
Are Leaner Days Ahead For The Blackhawks? Andy Dudones | February 5, 2014 Are leaner days ahead for the defending Stanley Cup Champions? Certainly, anyone could argue that all teams – good and bad, great and pitiful, experience adversity throughout a grueling 82-game…
Patrick Kane and His Grandfather Serve As a Lesson for Hockey Fans Sean Sarcu | February 4, 2014 Last night’s Blackhawks 5-3 victory over the struggling Los Angeles Kings was about something more than just 2 points. Donald Kane, Patrick Kane’s grandfather, passed away before the game on…
Chicago Blackhawks Face Major Impediment to Future Success Sean Sarcu | February 4, 2014 The present is unequivocally the best time to be a Blackhawks fan in the franchise’s 88-year existence. Fresh off a memorable playoff run and second Stanley Cup in four seasons, Chicago…