Posts About "Chris Chelios"
5 Worst Trades in Blackhawks History
March 28th, 2018 It is always easy to determine the winner and loser of a trade long after the fact. The Chicago Blackhawks have made some awful trades that looked like mistakes the very moment they made them. Here are the five worst trades in franchise history.
The Grind Line: Best & Worst Red Wings Trade Deadline Deals
February 19th, 2018 Rejoice Detroit Red Wings fans – the 2018 NHL Trade Deadline is almost here. While in past years, this signified a Ken Holland shopping spree—or those hyped-up “internal additions” of players coming back from injury—this latest feeling is quite different. Now, it’s all about stockpiling picks and prospects as part of the...
The Best and Worst Trades in Ken Holland’s Red Wings Tenure
November 21st, 2017 Since taking over duties as the Detroit Red Wings' general manager in 1997 following their Stanley Cup championship, Ken Holland has been the main voice guiding Red Wings' player personnel decisions. Along with a braintrust that includes former general manager Jim Devellano, former Red Wings players, and coach Jeff Blashill, Holland has...
The Chris Chelios Trade Revisited
November 1st, 2017 It’s rare that one trade catches an entire sport by surprise, but when the Montreal Canadiens dealt defenseman Chris Chelios and a second-round draft choice to the Chicago Blackhawks for center Denis Savard in the summer of 1990, it sent shockwaves all throughout the NHL. Each city was caught off-guard by the sudden loss of a player...
When Jamie Benn Came to Town
September 14th, 2017 - written by Ross Bonander Despondent Chicago Wolves play-by-play announcer Jason Shaver summed up the attitude of much of the American Hockey League in 2010 in his call of Jamie Benn's game 7 overtime winner for the Texas Stars against Chicago: "He shoots, he scores. The Stars will advance. Jamie Benn, who spent the entire year in...Top 5 Captains in Blackhawks History
June 17th, 2017 To be named the captain of an NHL team is an honor. He is the first to hoist the Stanley Cup after a victory and is often the center of media attention. He is the one who interacts with the refs on the ice and is often the face of the organization. Every team has a captain, but not every team has a great captain. Some of the best players...