Posts About "Jonathan Toews"
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: Toews’ Point, Kane’s Text, Wallmark & More
October 16th, 2020 Today in Chicago Blackhawks’ news and rumors, we look a little deeper into the core players' displeasure regarding the direction of the team. We also explore some hot takes about newly signed defenseman Nikita Zadorov and center Lucas Wallmark. There might be a lot of doom and gloom in Chicago right now, but we attempt to focus on...
Blackhawks’ Roundtable: Goalies, Rebuilding & the Saad Trade
October 13th, 2020 It’s safe to say we here in Chicago Blackhawks’ land are a bit befuddled with the recent moves made by the organization. Two-time Stanley Cup winners Corey Crawford and Brandon Saad are no longer with the team. This would usually denote a tear-down and rebuild. Yet the Blackhawks instead traded Saad for an established defenseman...
Blackhawks Offseason Rebuild Hitting Some Rocky Waters
October 12th, 2020 During the last week, the Chicago Blackhawks have changed their whole mindset for the 2020-21 NHL season. The team has parted ways with Brandon Saad and Corey Crawford, in favor of younger talent. This hasn't sat well with the veterans on the team. Stan Bowman Starting a Rebuild It seems odd that it's taken general manager Stan...
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Crawford, Toews & Suter
October 12th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks had a very busy weekend as they gave us an idea of what their idea of the future looks like. Spoiler alert: it may not be pretty over the next couple of seasons. Corey Crawford, one of the greatest goaltenders in team history, is now with the New Jersey Devils. Brandon Saad has been traded to the Colorado...
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Pietrangelo, Hall, More
October 11th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is news that the Chicago Blackhawks core leadership group is unhappy with some of the recent changes. In Edmonton, newly acquired defenseman Tyson Barrie said he got a call from a special someone convincing him to sign, and the Maple Leafs made moves on Saturday, but probably aren't done. Finally,...
Jonathan Toews: Beyond the Glory
September 13th, 2020 Much consideration has been given to the legacy of Jonathan Toews, long-time captain of the Chicago Blackhawks. Now heading into his 14th NHL season, Toews has seen an incredible amount of success. But he's also 32 years old, and many feel his inevitable decline has already begun. So what can we currently infer about the state of his...
Blackhawks News & Notes: Game 5, Kane, Dach & More
August 19th, 2020 On Aug. 18, Game 5 of Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Vegas Golden Knights went as most expected. The Blackhawks lost the series 4-1, officially ending their season. There were a lot of intangibles that went wrong for Chicago during the series. But, the bottom line is that Vegas was the better...
4 Takeaways From Blackhawks' Game 3 Loss to Golden Knights
August 16th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks were on a high when they beat the Edmonton Oilers in the best-of-five Qualifying Round series. Less than a week later, they're singing a completely different tune. They're now one game away from being swept by the Vegas Golden Knights in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Blackhawks have been consistent with...
What We Learned About the Blackhawks in the Qualifying Round
August 9th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks did what very few thought they could do. They took the gift of a playoff berth based of a post-pandemic 24-team format and turned it into a trip to the real deal. That’s right, the Western Conference 12th place Blackhawks dispatched the fifth place Edmonton Oilers in four games to become one of the final 16...
Blackhawks' News & Rumors: Keith, Game 2 Results & More
August 5th, 2020 In the Chicago Blackhawks' world, Game 1 and Game 2 against the Edmonton Oilers were night and day. The Blackhawks found success in Game 1 with a 6-4 victory on Aug. 1. They followed it up with a 6-3 loss on Aug. 3. As with any loss in a playoff setting, there are stories and explanations from the team to follow. Here is the latest from...
Oilers Have Poor Defense, Rust to Shake, and Stars Shut Down in Game 1
August 3rd, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers and the Chicago Blackhawks faced off for Game 1 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday under anything but ordinary conditions. Firstly, there was a heat warning issued by Environment Canada for the Alberta capital and some area records may have been met or broken. Edmonton typically hosts hockey games at...
Blackhawks' News & Rumors: Toews, Bubble Life, & More
July 29th, 2020 July 29 officially signals that the Chicago Blackhawks are back. After a four-month break, they will be facing the St. Louis Blues in an exhibition game. This will be important as it will give fans insight as to how well the teams have bounced back. Related: 7 Fun Facts About Dustin Byfuglien Hockey returning isn't without a...
