Emery and Crawford are Inspiring Confidence Rick Emrith | March 20, 2013 The Chicago Blackhawks have had an amazing cast of players in their lineup ever since 2008, even after winning the cup and having the team dismantled due to cap restrictions…
The Ten Most Expensive Defensive Brigades In The NHL Fred Poulin | March 19, 2013 Some general managers like to build their team with a lot of offensive punch (Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks), while others prefer to build their team with a strong goalie…
Prospect Report: Jeremy Morin and the IceHogs Ton DeFrancesco | March 18, 2013 Last Saturday, Jimmy Hayes netted a hat trick along with two assists to complete his five point night. Then on the following Wednesday, he was called up over Jeremy Morin to fill left wing slot on…
Salary Cap Reduction Will Tomahawk Chicago Andy Graziano | March 15, 2013 When you look around at the financial landscape of professional sports, you see a frightening example of why it is so difficult to create and keep together a team that…
Brandon Saad Has Arrived In Chicago Rick Emrith | March 15, 2013 Brandon Saad was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2nd round 43rd overall in 2011, after playing two NHL games he was returned to the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit where…
Blackhawk Down? Andy Graziano | March 11, 2013 They say that good things don’t last forever. While being nothing more than an assumption, of course, it mostly rings true in the sports world and particularly, the National Hockey…
Chicago Blackhawks: Midseason Grades Andy Graziano | March 8, 2013 At the midway point of a remarkable run, the Chicago Blackhawks are still undefeated. Of course, this means nothing at the end of the day, as you do not get…
Can You Win and Still Lose? Hawks Extend Streak Andy Graziano | March 7, 2013 The Chicago Blackhawks took the ice last night looking to extend their NHL record of consecutive games to start a season without a regulation loss. The opponent on national TV…
The Chicago Blackhawks, Miami Heat and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Sebastian Egerton-Read | March 7, 2013 NHL ice hockey somehow made its way onto a Sportscenter discussion on Monday when ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith was asked to compare the winning streak of the NBA’s Miami…
NBC’s Roenick Calls Out ESPN Clown Stephen A. Smith Steven Ives | March 6, 2013 On March 4, Stephen A. Smith did what he does for a living, which is to flail about some controversial subject at a loud enough volume to drown out the…
Coaching or Talent – Which is More Responsible? Andy Graziano | March 6, 2013 The merits of a head coach in the National Hockey League are well documented, from Scotty Bowman to Al Arbour to Glen Sather and Fred Shero. Not to mention…
How the BlackHawks have taken over the NHL Andy Graziano | March 5, 2013 It is very easy to take a look at the Chicago BlackHawks hot start to the abbreviated 2013 season and say ‘they are a good hockey team that has…