Posts About "Alex DeBrincat"
Blackhawks’ News & Rumors: Franson’s Return, de Haan’s Brewery & More
September 25th, 2020 Let’s jump right into today’s Chicago Blackhawks’ news and rumors! In this latest edition, we discuss a former Blackhawk player returning to the fold, along with some nostalgic playoff history. We also explore what a few of the players have been up to in the offseason, including the latest Blackhawks Foundation event and a more...
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Kubalik, Dumba, Krug & More
September 23rd, 2020 In the Chicago Blackhawks world this week, there is a lot of speculation, and that's the name of the game at the moment. The NHL Draft and free agency are just around the corner. The draft will be on Oct. 6-7, while free agency will start on Oct. 9. The Blackhawks haven't done anything earth-shattering, although there is still a lot of...
Blackhawks’ News & Rumors: Quotable Quotes From DeBrincat, Boqvist, More
August 29th, 2020 It’s been a few days since we’ve last seen hockey. As of this past Wednesday, there were protests in the manner of postponed games by the players of the National Hockey League and the rest of the sports world. It’s been an impressive statement, to say the least, and hopefully it will lead to more discussion and action in the fight...
Top 5 Surprising Player Stats From the Blackhawks' Playoffs Run
August 24th, 2020 Let’s face it, it’s no surprise the Chicago Blackhawks were eliminated from the 2020 playoffs by a much deeper Vegas Golden Knights’ team. As a matter of fact, many thought Chicago would be knocked out by the Edmonton Oilers in the qualifying round. But a few Blackhawks’ players stepped up with some surprising statistics to help...
Blackhawks News & Notes: Crawford, Keith, DeBrincat & More
August 17th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks proved during the first three games of their Stanley Cup playoff series, including Saturday’s 2-1 loss in Game 3, that they are good enough to stay close to the Vegas Golden Knights, but not good enough to beat them. However, they avoided a four-game sweep with a 3-1 win in Game 4 Sunday night thanks to a lucky...
Best Blackhawks' Draft Picks: 2010 to Present
June 28th, 2020 This is the second piece in a two-part series looking back on the Chicago Blackhawks' best draft picks in the last two decades. The first column highlighted 10 players that were drafted from 2002 to 2009, with three different general managers calling the shots. But Stan Bowman took over in July of 2009, right after that year's draft....
Blackhawks Need Their Youth to Take Charge
June 25th, 2020 When it comes to the play-in series that will be held between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Edmonton Oilers, there are different factors that the series will showcase at the forefront of fans' minds. Special teams, defense, and goaltending have been highlighted as key intricacies, but there is one factor that I think should make more...
Blackhawks’ Updates as Phase 2 Begins
June 16th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks are officially in Phase 2 of their return-to-play plan. As of June 8, the Blackhawks and the rest of the NHL were finally allowed out of quarantine to re-open their training facilities and get the players back on the ice. While there are still a number of uncertainties, the ultimate goal is to have 24 teams...
Blackhawks' Youth Movement Is Here
March 26th, 2020 If you haven’t noticed, the Chicago Blackhawks are getting younger and younger. Call it a soft rebuild if you’d like, or a retooling. While a small core group is still there, a new generation of younger blood is being built around them. Sure, the Blackhawks added some veteran depth pieces this past offseason to support their core....
Blackhawks' Line Shuffling: A Look at Patrick Kane's Linemates
February 20th, 2020 When analyzing the 2019-20 season for the Chicago Blackhawks, there is one word that sticks out more than others - that word is "inconsistent." There are a lot of reasons why the Hawks have become very unpredictable and it starts with the lineup. On paper, they look like they have the roster that could go far. Unfortunately, that has...
Blackhawks Stock Watch: DeBrincat, Kubalik Up, Gustafsson Down
December 11th, 2019 Will the real Chicago Blackhawks please stand up? The Blackhawks have had a Jekyll and Hyde season, including the last five games. They kicked off the week with a lifeless 4-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues, their third straight and sixth in seven games. They bounced back to defeat the red-hot Boston Bruins, winners of eight straight at...
Blackhawks Stock Watch: Toews, Dach Up, Power Play Down
November 24th, 2019 Two steps forward, three steps back. That seems to be the trend of the 2019-20 season for the Chicago Blackhawks thus far, and that was the tale again this past week. After two huge wins against the Nashville Predators and the Buffalo Sabres, including a 7-2 statement game against Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne after he provided some...
Blackhawks Weekly: Kane & Company Finding Their Groove
November 11th, 2019 Can’t catch all 82 Chicago Blackhawks’ games? Never fear; we’ve got you covered here at The Hockey Writers! Tune in for our weekly column to stay up to date on everything Blackhawks. We’ll cover highlights, scores, and trends as we follow the team’s progress together; for better or for worse! The Chicago Blackhawks...
