Posts About "Chris Chelios"
Red Wings & Blackhawks Reignite Their Rivalry in 2020-21
January 1st, 2021 The rivalry between Chicago and Detroit is one that appears in every major sport. The Lions don’t like the Bears. The Bulls and the Pistons have had some infamous playoff meetings. Whether you’re a Cubs or White Sox fan, you’re probably not a fan of the Tigers. And, of course, the Red Wings and Blackhawks take their rivalry all...
Red Wings 12 Days of Hockeymas: 3 Inaugural Award Recipients
December 22nd, 2020 The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL...
Red Wings 12 Days of Hockeymas: 10 Hall of Famers on 2002 Stanley Cup Team
December 15th, 2020 The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL...
Blackhawks' Worst Trades of All-Time
October 3rd, 2020 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.
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 11
September 11th, 2020 This date has been very busy over the years in the National Hockey League. There was the addition of two teams, the Hall of Fame officially began, multiple captains were named, a big international game was played and exhibitions contests took place all over the globe. Two New Teams Welcomed In The NHL expanded from 12 teams to 14,...
The Chris Chelios Trade Revisited
July 18th, 2020 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...
The 10 Greatest American Hockey Players Ever
July 5th, 2020 Hockey has always been a game dominated by Canadian players, though in recent years it has become an increasingly international sport. But American players have always had a major role in the game, particularly in the National Hockey League. We'll be taking a look at the 10 greatest American players of all time, along with some...
Today in Hockey History: June 29
June 29th, 2020 National Hockey League fans who love blockbuster trades have had plenty to be happy about on June 29 over the years. There was an action-packed day in 2016 and two Hall of Famers were traded to their hometowns in 1990. A Crazy 23 Minutes The news couldn’t break fast enough on June 29, 2016, during one of the craziest 23 minutes...
Best NHL Player From Each U.S. State
May 21st, 2020 The game of hockey still remains fourth among the major sports behind basketball, baseball and football in the United States, but the game has grown nationwide over the past few decades. George “Gerry Peirce Geran, a native of Holyoke, MA, was the first-ever American-born player to play in the NHL when he dressed for the Montreal...
Detroit Red Wings: A Tribute to Nicklas Lidstrom
May 5th, 2020 When the Detroit Red Wings drafted Nicklas Lidstrom as part of their historic 1989 draft class, he did not come into their consideration as a consensus can’t miss prospect—he was a skinny third-round pick who needed a lot of muscle in order to make the NHL. The Red Wings believed Lidstrom was good enough to consider him a hidden...
Today in Hockey History: April 10
April 10th, 2020 April 10 has been quite an eventful day in National Hockey League history. Among some of the memorable moments is the greatest comeback in Stanley Cup playoff history as well as a new record for the most goals ever in the postseason. Kings Reign on April 10 This is a big date in the early history of the Los Angeles Kings. On April...
Top 5 Captains in Blackhawks History
January 28th, 2020 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...
Blackhawks & Chelios: Together Again
January 25th, 2020 For nine years, Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios was one of the most beloved players in Chicago Blackhawks history. He fell out of favor with Blackhawks fans shortly after he was traded to the hated Detroit Red Wings, but time has healed those wounds. Chelios was back to the organization as an ambassador in July of 2018 and he will...
