5 Things the Blackhawks Should Be Thankful For Gail Kauchak | November 28, 2024 The Chicago Blackhawks improved to 8-12-2 (18 points) with a feel-good 6-2 win last night, the eve of Thanksgiving. It was their highest scoring game of the season to date.…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Mrazek, Woll, Stolarz, Cassidy & Holl The Old Prof | November 23, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at several different things happening across the Atlantic Division end with ex-Maple Leafs players. Item One: The Atlantic…
Celebrating Blackhawks Netminders for NHL Goaltender Week Gail Kauchak | September 1, 2024 In case you missed it, this past week was dubbed Goaltender Week by the National Hockey League. All week long the NHL has been“celebrating the goaltending position, from Aug. 26…
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Mrazek, Levshunov, Nazar & More Gail Kauchak | August 28, 2024 We’re finally in the home stretch of the offseason, as we near the end of August. The Chicago Blackhawks, like the other 31 teams in the National Hockey League, are…
Each 2023-24 Chicago Blackhawk Described in One Word Gail Kauchak | May 23, 2024 It’s the doldrums of the offseason, and we’re all looking forward to more news surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks. The 2024 NHL Draft and free agency period are on the horizon, but…
Chicago Blackhawks’ 2023-24 Player Grades: Goalies Hunter Crowther | April 26, 2024 The Chicago Blackhawks’ 2023-24 season is now complete, so it’s time to reflect on how this club fared in yet another rebuilding campaign. With a record of 23-53-6 for 52…
5 Thoughts on the Blackhawks’ Games Since Bedard’s Return Gail Kauchak | February 18, 2024 It’s been an exciting few days for the Chicago Blackhawks. That’s because Connor Bedard returned to the lineup after being out 14 games and 40 days (like we weren’t counting…
Petr Mrazek: From Maple Leafs Failure to Blackhawks Extension The Old Prof | January 30, 2024 When Kyle Dubas, then the general manager (GM) of the Toronto Maple Leafs, signed Petr Mrazek ahead of the 2021-22 season, it was seen as a significant move to fortify…
Blackhawks Re-Signing Mrazek Is Worth the Risk for the Future Brooke LoFurno | January 24, 2024 The Chicago Blackhawks have had a busy January by signing veterans Nick Foligno and Jason Dickinson to two-year contract extensions, and now Petr Mrazek has joined the party. The team…
It’s Not Time to Give Up on Maple Leafs’ Ilya Samsonov Yet The Old Prof | January 24, 2024 On Monday night, I watched the Vancouver Canucks play the Chicago Blackhawks. No surprise, the Canucks – the team that sits atop the NHL standings as I write this –…
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Foligno, Reichel, Bedard & More Gail Kauchak | January 21, 2024 The Chicago Blackhawks have won two of their last three games, which is quite an accomplishment for this depleted team. They head out on a four-game road trip before the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Nylander, Marleau & Mrazek The Old Prof | January 9, 2024 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll make a bit of a pit stop to look at a few items about ex-Maple Leafs players. William Nylander’s…