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Marcus Kruger

Dennis Rasmussen Quietly Thrives

Todd Moritz | December 3, 2016

Dennis Rasmussen isn’t doing well. That’s what the box score would lead you to think. Through 22 games this season, he has recorded two assists and one goal. That goal…

5 Underrated Players on Chicago’s Roster

Meghan Dillon | July 31, 2016

It is no secret that the Chicago Blackhawks are a star-studded team. With 2016 Calder Trophy recipient Artemi Panarin, 2016 Art Ross Trophy, Ted Lindsay Award, and Hart Trophy recipient…

Could the Hawks Still Move Marcus Kruger?

David Tews | June 27, 2016

The center ice position was one of the strongest for the Chicago Blackhawks just a few weeks ago. A group headlined by Jonathan Toews and supported by the likes of…

What Andrew Shaw is Worth to Chicago

David Tews | May 16, 2016

Unlike so many off-seasons before this one, Stan Bowman actually won’t be forced to trade away a large portion of his roster to keep the team under the salary cap. Instead,…

Kruger’s Return is Welcomed, but is His Contract?

David Tews | March 29, 2016

Losing center Marcus Kruger to a wrist injury back in mid-December was a frustrating loss for the Chicago Blackhawks. Not only was the veteran pivot in the midst of a…

Marcus Kruger: Saturday Night Special

Kristi Loucks | March 26, 2016

Marcus Kruger has been gone for three months. A short amount of time in the real world, but in terms of hockey it is an eternity. In the time that…

Hossa, Home Ice, and the Road Ahead

Kristi Loucks | March 9, 2016

The Blackhawks have been playing some pretty solid hockey all season long, and with the latest acquisitions of Andrew Ladd, Dale Weise, and Tomas Fleischmann they have only become more…

Marcus Kruger Gets 3-Year Extension

Dustin L. Nelson | March 8, 2016

The Chicago Blackhawks have given center Marcus Kruger a three-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. The deal carries a $9.25 million price tag, for a $3.08 million AAV, reports…

Who Will the Blackhawks Move at the Trade Deadline?

David Tews | February 7, 2016

The February 29th NHL trade deadline is still weeks away, but that doesn’t mean general managers and coaches haven’t started developing a strategy for that crucial day. Although the Chicago…

Chicago Blackhawks’ Sensational Swedes

Kristi Loucks | December 31, 2015

There has been a rise of dominant Swedish players in the NHL in recent years, and the Blackhawks have been at the forefront of the movement with 11 players currently…

Blackhawks Monday Moves – Kruger to I.R.; Gustafsson Recalled; Runblad Waived

Rick Rischall | December 28, 2015

Today the Chicago Blackhawks formally placed Marcus Kruger on Injured Reserve. This was not unexpected considering Kruger had surgery earlier this month on his wrist. Additionally, the Blackhawks recalled defenseman…

Danault Has a Rare Opportunity in Chicago

David Tews | December 20, 2015

Seeing defensive stalwart and underrated depth forward Marcus Kruger go down for four months after undergoing wrist surgery was certainly not a welcome sight for Blackhawks fans who have grown…

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