Posts About "Chris Chelios"
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...
The Best and Worst Trades in Ken Holland’s Red Wings Tenure
January 12th, 2020 Ken Holland was the main voice guiding the Detroit Red Wings' player personnel decisions since he took over as general manager in 1997 following their Stanley Cup championship. Along with a braintrust that included former general manager Jim Devellano, former Red Wings players, and coach Jeff Blashill, Holland constructed a solid Red...
Blackhawks' Worst Trades of All-Time
October 3rd, 2019 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.
