Posts About "Marian Hossa"
Red Wings & Blackhawks Reignite Their Rivalry in 2020-21
January 1st, 2021 The rivalry between Chicago and Detroit is one that appears in every major sport. The Lions don’t like the Bears. The Bulls and the Pistons have had some infamous playoff meetings. Whether you’re a Cubs or White Sox fan, you’re probably not a fan of the Tigers. And, of course, the Red Wings and Blackhawks take their rivalry all...
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 News & Rumors: Hossa, Hagel, Saarela & More
November 2nd, 2020 The 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame class, which includes two Chicago Blackhawks legends, finally knows when they will officially be inducted. Also, the team made strides in embracing Native American heritage and a pair of prospects had nice weekends while playing in Europe. Hall of Fame Induction Made Official Back on June 24, the...
The Marian Hossa for Dany Heatley Trade, Revisited
August 23rd, 2020 Fifteen years ago, the Ottawa Senators and Atlanta Thrashers shocked the hockey world in a superstar for superstar (plus Greg de Vries) trade. Let's take a look back at the players involved, the trade itself, and the aftermath. Marian Hossa as a Senator Drafted 12th overall in 1997, some were disappointed that the Senators opted...
Senators' Top Scorers From Around the World
August 20th, 2020 The Ottawa Senators have had the pleasure of welcoming many fantastic hockey players from around the globe. While in many cases, a franchise's top scorers are usually made up of Canadians and Americans, the Senators have rostered a talented group of hockey players from around the globe. Related: NHL Waiver Rules I have reviewed...
The NHL 500-Goal Club
August 20th, 2020 45 Members in the Exclusive 500-goal Club As you might expect, not only have this select few attained the ultimate, lofty benchmark of twine-bulging glory, they’ve also done some pretty extraordinary other things. Scoring 500 regular-season goals in the best hockey league in the world is a highly significant achievement in itself....
Senators Have Examples for What They Need to Do
August 18th, 2020 While Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion is focused on who to select in the upcoming NHL Draft, he would be wise to also take a look at successful non-draft acquisitions made by Stanley Cup-winning teams. For example, in the lead-up to the 2009 NHL trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Chris Kunitz. At the time, he...
Penguins Have Mastered the Art of Trading 1st-Round Pick
August 5th, 2020 The modern NHL has taught us that first-round picks are as valuable as gold, but the Pittsburgh Penguins don't see it that way. Instead, they've seen their first-round picks as important trade chips to acquire veteran talent either at the NHL Trade Deadline or during the offseason. The Penguins may not have won a Stanley Cup every...
Top 5 WHL Import Players Who Succeded in the NHL
June 28th, 2020 The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is set this week for another Import Draft. It is an opportunity for young import players to come to the CHL and experience the North American style of hockey, while also heightening their exposure to scouts and potential NHL teams. Here is a look at five successful NHLers who were Western Hockey League...
Blackhawks' Legend Marian Hossa and His Hall of Fame Career
June 26th, 2020 On June 24, 2020 former Chicago Blackhawk Marian Hossa officially became a first-ballot Hall of Famer. While we all wish the 41-year-old right winger was still playing, his career was unfortunately cut short after the 2016-17 season due to a progressive skin disorder. No one is particularly arguing Hossa's nomination, but some pundits...
Marian Hossa: 3 Career Hawks Highlights
June 25th, 2020 In May 2018, Marian Hossa of the Chicago Blackhawks announced, "I will not be playing hockey anymore" to the Chicago Tribune. This didn't come as much of a surprise, for he didn't play the 2017-18 season due to a skin condition. What came as a surprise to Blackhawks fans was when his contract was traded to the Arizona Coyotes....
Meet the 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame Class
June 24th, 2020 The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020 has been announced. Those who will be inducted this year include Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa, Kevin Lowe, Kim St-Pierre and Doug Wilson. Being inducted into the builder category of Hall of Fame is Ken Holland. https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1275893477159641089?s=20 “The Hockey Hall...
Penguins’ 13 Seasons of Playoff Memories: Stanley Cup Final
May 21st, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins hold the longest active streak for consecutive playoff appearances in the NHL with 13 seasons under their belt. Though they failed to advance to the Stanley Cup Final in the 2019 Postseason - as did other favored teams like the Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Vegas Golden Knights - there have been...
