Posts About "Denis Savard"
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...
NHL Coaches' Fastest Firings of All Time
October 4th, 2017 This article was originally published in October, 2013. Many of these coaches had successful seasons with their respective teams. The moments below, however, were not career highlights. Some were victims of a manager with a quick trigger finger. Others were give one more chance for redemption but failed. Here are the fastest NHL...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...Top 5 Drought Era Blackhawks
March 28th, 2017 It is no secret that the Chicago Blackhawks are one of the most successful teams in the NHL right now. With their recent success, it can be hard to believe that it wasn't always this way. Prior to their 2010 Stanley Cup win, the Hawks experienced a 49-year championship drought. The years between championships were filled with ups and...
Chicago Blackhawks' All-Time Great Roster: Centers
August 26th, 2015 The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the most storied franchises in the history of hockey. As such, it makes sense that they would not be lacking in terms of all-time greats who have laced them up for their side. From Mikita to Hull to Chelios to Esposito, it's a sure bet that the Blackhawks' best of all-time roster would be right up there...
Draft More Fun When Habs Have Higher Pick
June 29th, 2013 Last year at roughly the same time, the Montreal Canadiens were readying themselves for the NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh, PA where they had the third overall pick after a disappointing, train-wreck of a season which saw the team finish dead last in the Eastern Conference. And as we all know (and if you don't, I'm telling you),...
