Posts tagged with "Joel Quenneville"
Can the Regular Season Predict the Playoffs?
May 28th, 2017 Over the past few years, I’ve looked for clues in the NHL’s regular season that act a strong predictor for the postseason. For those involved in this quest, it’s mostly a case of 'misery loves company.' Before the playoffs, I reviewed this article summarizing three detailed predictions, including the odds for each team. The...
Blackhawks Vulnerable in Rematch with Predators
April 11th, 2017 As we sit here on the eve of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs, you've probably been reminded that the Nashville Predators are a familiar first-round foe for the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago and Nashville have met twice in the postseason - 2010 and 2015 - both of which resulted in 4-2 series victories and eventual Stanley Cup championships...
Joel Quenneville: Greatest Head Coach in NHL History?
April 10th, 2017 If you have even a limited knowledge of NHL history, I can probably guess what you're thinking: No. Has this guy lost his mind? No sane individual with at least a modest appreciation for the game's history would attempt to craft an argument that the venerable William Scott "Scotty" Bowman is not the greatest bench boss to ever grace the...
5 Keys to Blackhawks' Success
February 22nd, 2017 It's no secret that the Chicago Blackhawks are one of the most successful franchises in the NHL. They are a well-oiled machine with all gears working in unison. They play each game hard with the notion that they will come out with the two points and the fan base surrounding them is a tight knit group. Upon analyzing a team, one can...
Recap: Blackhawks Rally Late, Beat Stars
February 5th, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks turned a 2-1 second-period lead into a 3-2 deficit midway through the third before rallying to a 5-3 win over the struggling Dallas Stars Saturday night. "Our guys were attacking hard and making plays," said Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford. "We’re scoring a lot of goals right now. We’re never out of a game....
What's Best for Gustav Forsling?
November 7th, 2016 Following the instant success of players like Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine in their respective rookie year, our patience with NHL newcomers seems to have gotten shorter. We expect quick results, but that's obviously too much to ask for in most cases. As for in the case of Chicago Blackhawks rookie Gustav...
