Posts About "Vinnie Hinostroza"
CPHL Inaugural Season: Four Takeaways
August 21st, 2018 The 2017-18 season was an unfortunate one for the Chicago Blackhawks and their extremely loyal fanbase. Fortunately, the long offseason was eased by the inaugural season of the Chicago Pro Hockey League (CPHL). Their mission is clear on the CPHL website -- "The CPHL offers both fans and players an enjoyable way to extend the hockey...
Blackhawks Trade Hossa, Hinostroza & More to Coyotes
July 12th, 2018 The Chicago Blackhawks have traded Marian Hossa, Vinnie Hinostroza, Jordan Oesterle and a third-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for Marcus Kruger, Mackenzie Entwistle, Jordan Maletta, Andrew Campbell and a fifth-round pick in the 2019 fifth-round draft pick, the Blackhawks announced...
Hayden & Hinostroza Bring Hope to Blackhawks Future
June 21st, 2018 When the 2017-18 season ended, one of the many thoughts on Chicago Blackhawks fans' minds was which free agents would be returning for the 2018-19 season. John Hayden and Vinnie Hinostroza were without a doubt the two players fans wanted to return the most. On June 15, the Hawks released statements that...
Blackhawks Re-Sign RFAs Hinostroza & Hayden
June 19th, 2018 Stan Bowman and the Chicago Blackhawks continued their busy and efficient offseason last week by re-signing two of their impending restricted free agents, forwards Vinnie Hinostroza and John Hayden. Both Hinostroza and Hayden have signed two-year contract extensions. Hinostroza's deal carries a $1.5 million cap hit, making it $3 million...
Blackhawks Upcoming Free Agents
March 22nd, 2018 The 2017-18 season is coming to a close, and it's time for the Chicago Blackhawks to focus on how to improve in the offseason. One of the many questions is which free agents are going to stick around for next season. Due to the salary cap, the Hawks can't afford to keep them all. Only Stan Bowman and higher up members of the...
Blackhawks: 3 Strengths & 3 Weaknesses
March 6th, 2018 It's no secret that the Chicago Blackhawks have had a bad year and hopes for the playoffs are long gone. Even though the chance of bringing another Stanley Cup back to the Windy City is over, the Hawks aren't giving up on their season and are looking for what to improve on in the future. While looking for ways to improve, it is important...
Blackhawks Weekly: The Kids & Company
February 26th, 2018 Here we are, in late February, watching a struggling Chicago Blackhawks team that’s going to miss the playoffs for the first time in nine years. It’s not exactly fun, but the silver lining is watching the young players learn and grow. It appears the future depends on the kids and not so much on the rest of the company, i.e. the aging...
Vinnie Hinostroza: Five Quick Facts
February 10th, 2018 It's no secret that the Chicago Blackhawks have struggled this season, but since being recalled from the minors in December, Vinnie Hinostroza has become one of their rising stars. Putting aside whether or not he has what it takes to make it in the NHL, there is no question that he has grown as a player since his rookie season. Here...
Does Hinostroza Have What It Takes?
January 16th, 2018 The last thing a hockey player wants to hear is that they're being sent to the minors. For Vinnie Hinostroza of the Chicago Blackhawks, this was his reality after training camp. He played for their AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, until the Hawks recalled him in December and he came back stronger than ever. Only one question...
Blackhawks Weekly: Big Moves but Same Results
January 15th, 2018 There’s no lack of things to discuss as the Chicago Blackhawks commenced the second half of their season this past week. Besides four matchups, the Hawks also underwent a number of personnel changes. They started out their week with an 8-2 rout over the Ottawa Senators. That was the highlight; as things went decidedly downhill from...
Blackhawks Weekly: Halfway There With a Ways to Go
January 8th, 2018 Not only is it the end of another exciting week of hockey for the Chicago Blackhawks, but a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday marked their 41st game -- they are now officially halfway through their 2017-18 campaign. It was a nice way to finish off the week, as they also beat the New York Rangers 5-2 last Wednesday, but lost...
Blackhawks Weekly: 2 in a Row!
November 20th, 2017 Although it’s been a slow week, it’s been a good one for the Chicago Blackhawks. They only suited up for two games, but won them both. Wednesday night saw the Hawks victorious over the New York Rangers, 6-3. On Saturday, they beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 at PPG Paints Arena. It marked their eighth straight win over the defending...
Blackhawks’ Forwards Fighting for a Spot
September 25th, 2017 Three preseason tilts are now in the books, as the Chicago Blackhawks were victorious last week over the Columbus Blue Jackets, 5-2, and the Detroit Red Wings, 6-1. They dropped their latest contest to the Blue Jackets this past Saturday, 3-2. It’s been fun to watch some stories unfold, but to me, the most intriguing aspect of the...
