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,…
The Fallout of the Patrick Sharp Trade in Chicago David Tews | March 22, 2016 My THW colleague, Ed Sarno recently completed a terrific interview with Notre Dame Head Coach Jeff Jackson on the play of Stephen Johns. In it, he mentions how Johns made…
Tape2Tape: Closing the Patrick Kane “Loophole” Andrew Forbes | March 16, 2016 Let’s call it what it is – cheating without actually cheating. At least that’s the concern that seems to have risen from the NHL general mangers meetings in Boca Raton.…
Canadiens Absolutely Rip Blackhawks Off with Weise Trade Ryan Szporer | February 27, 2016 Following a one-sided trade with the Chicago Blackhawks, the Montreal Canadiens might just have the Toronto Maple Leafs to thank. Bergevin Works His Magic Of course, Canadiens general manager Marc…
Is Andrew Ladd the Answer for The Blackhawks? Lucy Hamilton | February 26, 2016 The deal has been made. The move is done. The Chicago Blackhawks have now welcomed back 30 year-old forward Andrew Ladd. Ladd was a member of the 2010 Stanley Cup…
It’s Time for the Blackhawks to Re-Add Ladd David Tews | February 25, 2016 The last time Andrew Ladd suited up for the Blackhawks they won the Stanley Cup at the end of the 2009-10 season. Since then, the imposing power-forward and team leader…
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 Gives Stan Bowman 3-Year Extension Dustin L. Nelson | January 26, 2016 The Chicago Blackhawks announced a three-year contract extension for general manager Stan Bowman on Tuesday. With two years remaining on his current contract, the deal will keep Bowman in the…
Stan Bowman: Architect of Excellence Kristi Loucks | January 25, 2016 Stan Bowman comes from one of the most notable hockey pedigrees in the recent history of the NHL. In fact, he was born just one month before his father’s first…
The Lightning Core of Six Dan Herrejon | January 24, 2016 One of the most intriguing storylines this year in the NHL has been the contract of Steven Stamkos. Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager, Steve Yzerman has stated publicly that re-signing…
The Blackhawks Go to College: How Chicago Maintains Their Talent Pool David Tews | December 27, 2015 My fellow THW writer Jordan Dix recently wrote an excellent piece on how each team in the Central Division was built, and the results were fascinating. One thing that stood out…
An Early Evaluation of Trevor Daley David Tews | November 18, 2015 Trevor Daley was supposed to be among the most important acquisitions made by the Chicago Blackhawks this past offseason. After all, Stan Bowman traded Patrick Sharp and top defensive prospect…