Posts About "Duncan Keith"
Blackhawks’ 2010 Stanley Cup: The Legacy Begins
December 30th, 2020 June 10, 2020 marked the 10-year anniversary of the Chicago Blackhawks raising the Stanley Cup for the first time in 49 long years. Yes, June 9 of 2010 was a pretty special day in Chicago. Well, in Philadelphia to be exact. Patrick Kane scored the championship goal that nobody saw, and the rest is history. The Blackhawks went on to win...
Blackhawks Banter: Colliton, Keith & First Line Combos
December 4th, 2020 Greetings Chicago Blackhawks fans! The long and crazy NHL offseason continues. But even with no hockey there’s still plenty to talk about. We here at The Hockey Writers are preparing for another episode of Blackhawks Banter at The Hockey Writers Live, airing Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. CT and 8:00 p.m. ET. Here’s a sneak peek at a...
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Toews, Keith, Coyne Schofield & Dach
November 27th, 2020 Greetings Chicago Blackhawks fans! I hope you enjoyed a fruitful 2020 Thanksgiving, either in the traditional sense, or by still finding ways to be thankful in the year of the pandemic. It’s been a crazy year for sure, and all we want to do is get back to normal. Which includes more hockey. With that in mind, let’s get to the latest...
Blues' Biggest Draft Misses of the 2000s
November 18th, 2020 Before Doug Armstrong became the general manager of the St. Louis Blues, the club had some struggles in the 2000s decade that allowed them to have some premium picks at the top of multiple drafts. The early 2000s saw the Blues have some quality regular seasons that led to late first-round picks, similar to the last five seasons for...
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Blackhawks, Islanders, Jets, More
October 24th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Detroit Red Wings are petitioning to have the rules of the NHL Draft Lottery changed. Meanwhile, there is talk out of Chicago that while GM Stan Bowman contends none of the core four will be traded, one scenario could see a veteran player moved. Would the New York Islanders be willing to move a draft...
Blackhawks' Potential Defensive Pairings in 2020-21
October 22nd, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks have an interesting hill to climb to fix their defensive pairings during their rebuild. Though they're expected to struggle, they still have to play through the 2020-21 season. Which defensive pairings will give them the best chance to win? The Blackhawks have solid defensive prospects in their organization. As...
By the Numbers: Who Should Stay and Go in Blackhawks' Rebuild
October 21st, 2020 In an offseason that has seen two fan favorites make their way out of town in goaltender Corey Crawford being let go to pursue free agency and winger Brandon Saad dealt to the Colorado Avalanche, the Chicago Blackhawks announced on Tuesday what many had already suspected, that the team was entering a phase in which they would be...
Blackhawks’ News & Rumors: Strome, Keith, The Draft, More
October 2nd, 2020 We’re on the cusp of one of the most exciting weeks of the hockey offseason with the 2020 NHL Draft and free agency period looming. Today in Chicago Blackhawks’ news and rumors, we explore how these events might play out for the team, as well as talk ticket plans and some exciting player news. Let’s get to it! Blackhawks’...
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Crawford, Suter & More
September 9th, 2020 In the Chicago Blackhawks' world, we have some exciting developments. Since the club's playoff run ended, our eyes have been focused on what is to come, including free agency, trades, and the draft. The league just released new dates to go along with those three events. We also have new contract offers, more players being loaned...
Top 5 Surprising Player Stats From the Blackhawks' Playoffs Run
August 24th, 2020 Let’s face it, it’s no surprise the Chicago Blackhawks were eliminated from the 2020 playoffs by a much deeper Vegas Golden Knights’ team. As a matter of fact, many thought Chicago would be knocked out by the Edmonton Oilers in the qualifying round. But a few Blackhawks’ players stepped up with some surprising statistics to help...
Chicago Blackhawks Needed Veteran Keith to Be More Impactful
August 20th, 2020 The undisputed leader of the Chicago Blackhawks' defensive core is Duncan Keith. At 37, he is also the oldest player on their current roster. That doesn't grant him an excuse for providing less than the elite level of play the Blackhawks need out of him, nor justify what he failed to provide this postseason. Chicago had the youngest...
Blackhawks News & Notes: Crawford, Keith, DeBrincat & More
August 17th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks proved during the first three games of their Stanley Cup playoff series, including Saturday’s 2-1 loss in Game 3, that they are good enough to stay close to the Vegas Golden Knights, but not good enough to beat them. However, they avoided a four-game sweep with a 3-1 win in Game 4 Sunday night thanks to a lucky...
Blackhawks’ News & Rumors: Kane, Keith, Strome & More
August 14th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks fell in overtime 4-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, putting them down 2-0 in the first round series of the playoffs. They fought hard and were in the game until the very end. But the Golden Knights are a very strong team, and the Blackhawks must play nearly perfect just to keep up. As a fan it’s tough...
