A Decade of Dominance: Part Seven Matthew Bowen | June 26, 2015 It was anything but easy. From tragedy off the ice, to injuries on it, the 2014-15 Chicago Blackhawks scratched and clawed their way through a grueling regular season, and an…
NHL 16 Cover Revealed Michael Straw | June 25, 2015 The Stanley Cup is making an appearance on the cover of NHL 16 for the first time in the franchise’s history. Oh yeah, two players will also be joining the…
The Blackhawks’ Conn Smythe Core: Toews, Kane, and Keith Kyle Morton | June 25, 2015 There’s a common adage in the world that significant things come in groups of three. In the world of writing, there’s a principle known as the “Rule of Three” that states…
A Decade of Dominance: Part Six Matthew Bowen | June 22, 2015 After a record-setting 2012-13 season, that saw them win their second Stanley Cup Championship in three years, the Chicago Blackhawks would once again be faced with salary cap constraints. Could…
A Decade of Dominance: Part Five Matthew Bowen | June 21, 2015 Purges, hangovers, and rebuilding. Those three words sum up the previous two seasons for the Chicago Blackhawks. The ‘Hawks quest for the Stanley Cup would get a late start in…
Marian Hossa: Future Hall-of-Famer Dan Rice | June 20, 2015 Once his career ends there should be no question of whether or not Marian Hossa is a Hall-of-Famer. He has been one of the most consistent and top tier players…
A Decade of Dominance: Part Three Matthew Bowen | June 19, 2015 One Goal. Entering into the 2009-10 season, that phrase became the mantra and rallying cry for the Chicago Blackhawks. After laying the foundation, and going through the dark years, the…
A Decade of Dominance: Part Two Matthew Bowen | June 18, 2015 The tail end of this decade has been filled with winning for the Chicago Blackhawks, the beginning part was filled with hardship and a lot of losing. While the foundation…
A Decade of Dominance: Part One Matthew Bowen | June 17, 2015 Three Stanley Cup Championships in six years. Some would call it a dynasty while others would say the Chicago Blackhawks are the team of the decade. No matter what you…
Part 2: Which Right Wingers Make the Cut in a 6-Team NHL? Andrew Forbes | June 17, 2015 In the second part of this Leafs Lunch-inspired discussion, we delve a little deeper into the idea of a downsized NHL. What if there were only six teams in the…
Hockey News: The Chicago Blackhawks are Stanley Cup Champions. Again Marcy Di Michele | June 16, 2015 For the third time in the past six years, the Chicago Blackhawks are the last team standing, crowned Stanley Cup champions. Duncan Keith deservedly won the Conn Smythe trophy as…
Five NHL Hot Takes Nicco Cardarelli | June 13, 2015 The 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs has had its share of interesting and emotional moments. Rising talents coming to the forefront, elimination and heartache, and jaw-dropping displays of grit and athleticism. While…