NHL Award Favorites Halfway Through 2013-14 Sean Sarcu | January 2, 2014 With most teams hovering around the 41-game mark, it’s as good a time as any to predict the eventual winners of the major individual trophies for the 2013-14 NHL season……
Patrick Sharp Causes Avalanche of Tears Sean Sarcu | December 28, 2013 We’re going to talk about Patrick Sharp. In the United Center, a message is shown on the jumbotron early in each Blackhawks tilt to text your “first star of the…
The NHL’s Suspension System Is Broken Sean Sarcu | December 11, 2013 The NHL’s discipline system has been an abject failure with respect to intentional hits or blows to the head and their consequent punishment. I’ll be frank: Suspension lengths are far…
Blackhawks Quarter-Season: Grading Individual Players – Part 2 Sean Sarcu | November 28, 2013 If you haven’t read part 1, then read Part 1. In part 2, we’ll grade the Blackhawks stars. Same rules apply. There is no need to be upset. Grading Scale…
Fantasy Hockey IDP: A Midsummer Night Reality? Chris Wassel | August 8, 2013 It has come to this. When ESPN opens up their doors for fantasy hockey, the IDP (Individual Defensive Players) league will have its inaugural campaign. Here at THW, we are always looking to push the…
What does Bouwmeester’s Contract Mean for Pietrangelo? Jeff Ponder | August 3, 2013 After being signed to take over the #1 defenseman role in Calgary in the summer of 2009, Jay Bouwmeester found himself wearing the Bluenote at the trade deadline last season.…
Canada Unveils Coaching Staff and Orientation Camp Roster for Sochi Carl Maloney | July 23, 2013 Two important announcements were made this week by Hockey Canada and specifically 2014 Olympic architect Steve Yzerman. They announced that Mike Babcock would be behind the bench again to lead Canada…
The Pittsburgh Penguins Must Buy the Chicago Blackhawks’ Blueprint Justin Glock | June 28, 2013 While the Chicago Blackhawks capturing the 2013 Stanley Cup, their second in four years, is no surprise to anyone, the Pittsburgh Penguins were the odds on favorite. The Pens fell…
Josh Morrissey: The Next Ones NHL Draft Profile Christopher Ralph | June 24, 2013 Josh Morrissey THW Close-Up: (Full name: Joshua T. Morrissey; aka J.T. and Josh Morrissey) Date of birth: 1995-Mar-28 Place of birth: Calgary, AB Ht: 6’0 Wt: 185 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Defenseman NHL…
Duncan Keith Suspended One Game Ton DeFrancesco | June 6, 2013 Duncan Keith will serve a one game suspension for his slash against Jeff Carter in Game 3, meaning Sheldon Brookbank will suit up in Game 4 vs. the Los Angeles Kings. Keith admitted to…
Facts Every Blackhawks Fan Should Know Before Game Seven Ton DeFrancesco | May 29, 2013 Here are a few fun facts to know before the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Detroit Red Wings in game seven of the Western Conference Semi-finals. Some include random facts,…
Recapping The Strategies Used In The Blackhawks,Red Wings Series Evan F. Moore | May 29, 2013 There has been a chess match going on during the best of seven series between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings. The coaches in this storied Original Six…
