Posts About "Brent Seabrook"
Blackhawks Embrace Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue
April 2nd, 2018 For a team on the tail end of such a dismal season, the Chicago Blackhawks treated fans to some fun and entertaining hockey last week. There was a little bit of everything. The team fell 4-3 Monday to the San Jose Sharks, but it was a spirited affair that went all the way to a shootout. Then there was the 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg...
Blackhawks Weekly: Winding Down
March 26th, 2018 After last week’s losing effort, I encouraged you to tune in this week in hopes the Chicago Blackhawks might win a game or two. And win they did, with a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders Saturday night. Of course, this was after they lost to the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 last Tuesday, and the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 this past...
The Worst NHL Contracts On All 31 Teams
March 9th, 2018 In a salary cap league, every dollar matters. Teams must be able to get as much value out of their players as possible which means making smart financial decisions as one bad contract can affect a team's future. Even with that in mind, front offices continue to give out bad contracts and they become handcuffed to those deals. Some...
Fixing the Blackhawks: 5-Step Offseason Plan
March 9th, 2018 In the mid 2000's, Blackhawks fans were mostly non-existent, and it was nearly impossible to get over a few thousand people to come to a game. The few fans that were loyal to the team were just looking for a sliver of hope. Now, after nine straight postseason appearances, which included three cups in six years and five western...
Blackhawks Future Focus: Diving into Defense
February 28th, 2018 With the playoffs far out of reach, the Chicago Blackhawks were sellers at the recent trade deadline for the first time in a long while. They’re working on getting younger and faster to keep up with the rest of the NHL. They’re also committing to the kids, giving them more playing time and opportunities to learn and grow. Last...
What Should the Blackhawks Do With Seabrook?
February 26th, 2018 In September of 2015, a full year before his then-current contract was expiring, the Blackhawks and Brent Seabrook agreed to an eight-year, $55 million dollar contract extension, good for $6.875 million against the salary cap through the 2023-24 season. The first six years of the contract come with a no-movement clause (NMC) and the...
