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The 5 Biggest Blackhawks Draft Busts this Century

The Hockey Writers | July 29, 2015

Since the turn of the century the Blackhawks, like many teams, have had some home run draft picks and some draft picks that didn’t quite pan out, or as we…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks

Stan Bowman’s Top Five Trades as Chicago Blackhawks GM – 2013 Edition

Ton DeFrancesco | February 8, 2013

On July 14th, 2009, Stan Bowman was named the ninth General Manager in Chicago Blackhawks history. Nearly four years has passed since his inauguration into the GM position and he…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Stars Begin Turning Things Around After Solid Weekend

Derek Neumeier | November 13, 2012

A split of a three-game weekend that ended in one win, one loss and one shootout loss might not seem like a lot of progress, but Rome wasn’t built in…

Categories AHL, Dallas Stars

Texas Stars Poised For Enormous Season

Derek Neumeier | October 10, 2012

Although a preseason is never an entirely accurate way of predicting a regular season, if you’re a fan of the Dallas Stars or their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, it’s…

Categories AHL, Dallas Stars, NHL Prospects

Top 5 Worst Free Agent Signings of 2011

Eric Roberts | June 29, 2012

The NHL free-agency is just days away, and at this moment every NHL team is likely going over how they will approach this, ever important, time of the off-season. Will…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders, Top 10 Lists

Edmonton Oilers: Dubnyk pulled in loss to Blues

Marcy Di Michele | March 2, 2012

Edmonton Oilers goalie Devan Dubnyk spoke to the media before he faced the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. He was all smiles when discussing his most recent opportunity to prove…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Trade Deadline: Edmonton Oilers Trade Bait

Carl Maloney | February 23, 2012

With Monday’s trade deadline fast approaching and some deals starting to trickle through, the annual unofficial Canadian holiday that is NHL Trade Deadline Day figures to be the focal point for…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Previews and Predictions, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Oilers-Blackhawks close out season series with Sam Gagner’s historic 8-point night

Cheryl Adams | February 3, 2012

Sam Gagner, Blackhawks killer? Nobody would’ve predicted it. Ganger started the evening with just 5 goals and 17 assists for the entire season. Only one of those points, an assist,…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History

Edmonton Oilers: Mid-Season Review

Carl Maloney | January 30, 2012

The Oilers are 18-26-5 and 14th in the Western Conference this season (Icon SMI)With 30+games to play, it’s not exactly the halfway point of the season, but the all-star break is a…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Bowman Finally Building His Blackhawks

The Hockey Writers | July 11, 2011

For the first time in his time as general manager of the Blackhawks, Stan Bowman has the financial freedom to build the team the way he sees fit.  Interestingly enough…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Ruminations: Final Thoughts on the 2009-10 Blackhawks

James Neveau | June 14, 2010

Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Correspondent -It seems fitting that the final goal of the 2009-10 Blackhawks’ season was scored by Patrick Kane. After his off-season transgressions put a damper on the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

The Hockey Writers’ 2009-10 Preview: Central Division

James Neveau | September 27, 2009

In the THW Central Division preview, there are plenty of links and bits of info to keep you in the know.

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators, St Louis Blues

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