Playoff Preview: Chicago Blackhawks – Minnesota Wild Rick Emrith | April 28, 2013 The Chicago Blackhawks wrapped up their regular season April 27 against the St. Louis Blues, with first place locked up the Hawks rested many of their regulars. It is now official that Chicago will play the 8th seeded Minnesota Wild in the first round of the 2013 playoffs. With big name stars on both rosters this should lead to a series that promises end to end excitement.
Potential Off Season Moves for Chicago Rick Emrith | March 26, 2013 Its more than fair to say the Chicago Blackhawks have cruised through most of this NHL season, when the most stressful thing about your team is 4 regulation losses after…
The Magical Fourth Year Is Not A Myth Fred Poulin | March 1, 2013 In the era of in-depth analysis, sabermetrics and advanced statistics, fantasy hockey managers are trying to find unique and more complicated ways to beat the opposition and win their fantasy drafts.…
Stan Bowman’s Top Five Trades as Chicago Blackhawks GM – 2013 Edition Ton DeFrancesco | February 8, 2013 On July 14th, 2009, Stan Bowman was named the ninth General Manager in Chicago Blackhawks history. Nearly four years has passed since his inauguration into the GM position and he…
Several Chicago Blackhawks Excelling Overseas Tim Pigulski | November 5, 2012 As the NHL lockout continues to deprive fans of the ability to witness the highest level of professional hockey, several Blackhawks are honing their skills overseas for lesser-known teams in…
Players Hire McCudden to Help Run Practice Ton DeFrancesco | October 10, 2012 According to Tracey Myers, the Blackhawks players have brought on Kenny McCudden, the skating and skills coach of the Chicago Wolves, to help them run practices on an interim basis. McCudden…
Toronto Maple Leafs: Nobody Missing The Dead Weight Mark Ritter | August 26, 2012 The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the distinction of being the only team to miss the playoffs in each of the past seven seasons. By no means was this an easy…
Brian Burke in Toronto: His 5 Worst Transactions Mark Ascione | May 25, 2012 While Brian Burke has done some very good things in trying to rebuild the Leafs into a playoff team, there is also the flipside – he’s also made some terrible…
The magical fourth year: 10 players you want to draft for next season! Fred Poulin | April 25, 2012 In the era of in-depth analysis, sabermetrics and advanced statistics, more and more fantasy experts are talking about the magical fourth season for NHL players. Most of you would ask,…
Central Issue: Are the Blackhawks a Cup-Caliber Team? James Neveau | December 3, 2011 Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Correspondent Coming off of a season a year ago that saw them struggle with chemistry issues after an off-season of personnel flying out the door, the…
Hosting Music City, The Floridian Split and Bitter Rivals. Chicago Pro Puck – Week 5 Stephen Stoneman | November 9, 2011 Oct 31st – Nov 6th Most people around Chicago hockey would have to categorize Week 5 with these three words “I’ll take it”. Collecting 5 of a possible 8 points…
Bowman Finally Building His Blackhawks The Hockey Writers | July 11, 2011 For the first time in his time as general manager of the Blackhawks, Stan Bowman has the financial freedom to build the team the way he sees fit. Interestingly enough…