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Chicago Blackhawks Free Agent Forward Options
2011-06-27 15:22:00 In the wake of the Blackhawks becoming incredibly active at the NHL Draft, the options for Stan Bowman's summer shopping have opened up. Let's look at some players that might be in play for the Blackhawks in the coming weeks....
Chicago Blackhawks Steal the Show at The Draft Two Huge Trades
2011-06-25 14:15:00 Stan Bowman And the Chicago Blackhawks came to St. Paul, MN on a mission. Yes draft a couple of young hockey players, but they also wanted to shed so cap space. Mission accomplished.The Blackhawks spent the whole day shopping around forward Troy Brouwer, and finally the Washington Capitals agreed. In exchange for Brouwer the Blackhawks received the 26th pick on the night.Defenseman Brian Campbell who had a cap hit of over $7 million had been first on Bowman's list. Campbell had been asked to waive his painful "no trade" clause all night. First for the Florida Panthers; to which he refused. The Blackhawks then stuck up a deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets, and Brian Campbell refused again. Eventually Campbell...
Chicago Blackhawks Get Great Salary Cap News
2011-06-20 15:22:00 TSN's Bob McKenzie tweeted late Sunday night that he had heard the NHL will raise the salary cap to $64.0M for the 2011-12 season. This is outstanding news for the Blackhawks, and now we can look to the summer with a little more certainty. Here's what the Hawks salary cap situation looks like now....
Chicago Blackhawks 2011 NHL Draft Preview
2011-06-15 02:01:00 As we approach the 2011 NHL Draft in Minneapolis, there isn't a better time to look at some of the names Blackhawks fans might hear when Stan Bowman approaches the podium. But to do that, we need to look at the Hawks' organizational depth, and evaluate not only the Blackhawks areas of need, but recent drafts as well....
Stanley Cup Finals: Why the Chicago Blackhawks Are Responsible for the Vanc
2011-06-12 06:59:00 While most fans of the Chicago Blackhawks agree in their strong dislike of the Vancouver Canucks, history tells us that the Hawks are directly responsible for the success of their rival....
Considering Patrick Sharp's Future with the Chicago Blackhawks
2011-06-04 19:02:00 The Blackhawks salary cap fears appear to be in the rear view mirror for the time being, but there's a decision coming in 12 months that already has many fans concerned....
NHL Draft: How the Chicago Blackhawks Future is Being Shaped By the 2009 Dr
2011-06-02 07:16:00 While most scouts are looking forward to the 2011 NHL Draft, Blackhawks fans can look back just two short years to a draft class that will play a major role in the future of the franchise....
Alexander Salak, Chicago Blackhawks Agree on Two-Year Deal
2011-05-20 21:05:00 According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, the Chicago Blackhawks have signed restricted free agent goalie Alexander Salak to a two-year, one-way contract with a $600k annual cap number. This news comes one day after the Blackhawks announced a three-year extension with starter Corey Crawford; the Hawks now have $3.27M in cap space committed to two young goalies for the coming season. If we include Ben Smith, Marcus Kruger & John Scott in the Blackhawks salary cap total for 2011-12, they are now committed to $54,281,337 to 16 players. A conservative estimate of $62M for next year's cap means the Hawks have over $7M to sign 3 fwds & a 5/6 d-man. Salak, 24, played for Färjestad BK of the Swedish...
Chicago Blackhawks Sign Corey Crawford: Updated 2011-12 Salary Cap Projecti
2011-05-19 22:56:00 With the news of Corey Crawford signing with the Blackhawks for three more years (at $8M total), it's time to take an updated look forward at the salary cap situation for the Hawks. As we've done four times before, let's look at what the Hawks have, and what they'll need, moving into summer....
NHL Realignment: How the Chicago Blackhawks Could Be Impacted
2011-05-17 17:27:00 With all the talk of the Thrashers leaving Atlanta (and both of their fans) in favor of Canada, speculation is running wild that the NHL may rearrange some of the divisions as part of the move. How could that impact the Blackhawks? Let's take a look....
Chicago Blackhawks Roster: Projecting 2011-12, And It Looks Good
2011-04-28 03:10:00 Now that the Blackhawks' season has come to a close, the questions - and blaming - have started as fans look towards next year. First of all, it's going to be OK in Chicago. They have plenty of talent on the roster to remain a championship-contending team. Secondly, they have plenty of cap space to make a difference. Let's take a look....
Chicago Blackhawks Lose OT Thriller, Season Ends in Vancouver
2011-04-27 08:18:00 Fans of the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks were treated to arguably the greatest series between a 1 and 8 seed in the history of the NHL. Unfortunately for Chicago's fans, the final horn ended with the score favoring the wrong side....
How About an Applause for Your Chicago Blackhawks! Remember that all good t
2011-04-27 07:35:00 Thats all folks, Hawks fall to Vancouver after a hell of a run.
Chicago Blackhawks: Time To Get Back on the Bandwagon
2011-04-23 04:14:00 I love the Bulls as much as anyone in this city. Derrick Rose is the best player in the league right now, and they're having a truly special season. But if you haven't watched the Blackhawks in the last couple games, you're missing something special....
Breaking Chicago Blackhawks News: Troy Brouwer In
2011-04-13 23:27:00 Chicago Blackhawk forward Troy Brouwer is going to be playing in tonight's Western Conference quarterfinal match up against the Vancouver Canucks. All of this is according to Blackhawk coach Joel Quenneville. Brouwer missed the last three games of the regular season due to his shoulder injury, but he will play tonight in his hometown of Vancouver. He obviously is not 100 percent, but declared himself ready to go. With this being the playoffs the Blackhawks will be pulling out all of the stops. The personal Sedin twin agitator Dave Bolland will remain out as he continues to fight through his concussion. Coach Quenneville remains optimistic about Bolland returning later in the series. ...
Chicago Blackhawks Face Critical 48 Hours
2011-03-28 08:02:00 They don't have their top goal scorer. They don't have their number two center. And they haven't shown the ability to skate 60 minutes on a consistent basis in 10 months. Yet the Blackhawks now have, again, the opportunity to make a significant impact on the Western Conference postseason between Monday and Tuesday....
Chicago Blackhawks Future: Projecting The 2011-12 Roster - Can The Hawks Af
2011-03-23 19:48:00 Now that Marcus Krüger has arrived in Chicago, it's worth taking a look at the perceived "trainwreck" of a salary cap situation facing the Chicago Blackhawks next year. Back in mid-January, we looked at some potential numbers for the Hawks next year. In late-February, we revisited the situation after Brent Seabrook got paid and updated future potential earnings for some of the restricted free agents. Let's take a serious look at the 2011-12 situation in Chicago....
Chicago Blackhawks Bringing Marcus Krüger to NHL?
2011-03-22 14:42:00 The Djurgarden Hockey web site is reporting that Marcus Krüger has been recalled to Chicago, and will make his NHL debut on Wednesday night against Florida. This season, Krüger led his team the Djurgarden Elitserien in scoring with 6 goals and 29 assists for 35 points and a +12 rating. Krüger, the Blackhawks 5th round pick (149th overall) in the 2009 NHL Draft, signed his 3-year entry-level contract with the Blackhawks on June 18, 2010. His cap number is $900,000 and his deal is heavy on performance bonuses (possible $310k) this year. Krüger's base salary this season is $590,000 plus a $90,000 signing bonus. Krüger was very impressive during the rookie camp in July, and GM Stan Bowman told Tim...
Chicago Blackhawks Corey Crawford March-ing Backward
2011-03-19 03:37:00 Corey Crawford has done everything to earn candidacy for the Calder Memorial Trophy this season, but as the season sprints toward the finish line, he's starting to struggle. While many Blackhawks fans think it's a matter of Crawford being overworked, his statistics indicate he shouldn't be taxed yet....
Chicago Blackhawks: Not A Good Sunday
2011-03-14 01:33:00 Maybe after running off eight straight wins the Blackhawks thought they were locked into a playoff spot. After achieving two points in three games over seven days, they might need another wake-up call....
Chicago Blackhawks: Have The Hawks Found Their New Power Forward?
2011-03-10 19:47:00 As we've done in the past, let's take a look at a couple of players for the sake of comparison: PLAYER A PLAYER B AGE 25 25 HT 6-5 6-4 WT 265 225 YEAR 2009-10 2010-11 GP 82 65 G 17 16 A 17 20 Pts 34 36 +/- -7 9 PIM 94 38 HITS 215 158 GWG 3 2 ATOI 16:25 13:49 SALARY $ 3,000,000 $ - 541,667 Player A was an important part of last year's team, and spent time skating on all four lines. Player B has played a secondary role this year, but has also spent time skating with each of the four lines. The sizes of the two players is similar, and the ages...
Chicago Blackhawks Garden at the Chicago Flower Show
2011-03-10 07:05:00 This year's theme of "The Sport of Gardening" at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show is best exemplified by the garden installation by Christy Webber Landscapes, who teamed with the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks organization. Of all the garden displays this year this particular garden is my favorite, and I don't even follow sports! Not only is it in keeping with the sports theme, it takes a garden them and elevates it beyond the kitschy and creates something beautiful that even I wouldn't mind replicated in my yard.Use the arrow in the top-right corner of the box below to navigate through the photo gallery. ...
Chicago Blackhawks Lose on Illegal Shot
2011-03-10 04:52:00 Despite trailing 3-1 early in the second period, being without Brian Campbell the entire night and when, after a cheap shot from Pavel Kubina, losing Dave Bolland for most of the night, the Blackhawks had a chance to win the game in Tampa on Wednesday night. But they lost. On an illegal shot....
Chicago Blackhawks Streak(s) Over
2011-03-09 07:25:00 At some point before the end of the season, the Blackhawks were bound to lose a game. And on Tuesday night the answer to the "When?" question was provided....
Chicago Blackhawks: Charlie Sheen's Got Nothing on The Defending Champ
2011-03-05 06:08:00 In the last seven games, the Chicago Blackhawks have made a statement to the rest of the NHL. After analysts all over North America went to great lengths to point out the changes made after the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup. Obviously this year's team would never amount to much because they didn't have the same players. Well, with the money on the table in a stretch against exclusively teams in the middle of the playoff races in the Western and, now, Eastern Conferences, the Hawks have politely told their critics to Shut Up....
Chicago Blackhawks: An Updated Perspective of the 2011-12 Cap Situation
2011-02-27 21:31:00 With news that Brent Seabrook's deal is done, now is an appropriate time to look at the Blackhawks' cap situation moving forward. Back in mid-January, we looked at some potential numbers for the Hawks next year. However, now that we have a locked-in number for Seabrook, we can add him to the list of existing contracts....
Chicago Blackhawks Finding Rhythm?
2011-02-22 00:54:00 A look at the standings is a distant departure from where the Blackhawks were on Friday night. After their 5-3 win in St. Louis on Monday afternoon, the Hawks are now tied with four other teams - Los Angeles, Dallas, Minnesota and Anaheim - for seventh place in the Western Conference with 68 points. What is striking about the standings is that the Blackhawks are the only team of those five that is on a winning streak. It appears, on paper, that the Hawks are (finally) trending in the right direction....
Chicago Blackhawks Future: Reflections from Rockford
2011-02-18 04:32:00 On Wednesday night, the Rockford Ice Hogs battled for a big victory over Peoria. I attended the game to get a look at the future of the Blackhawks, and came away with some strong impressions. This wasn't the first time I had seen most of the prospects skate. Indeed, I have been to Rockford on a couple occasions this season and attended every day of the Prospect Camp in July. But now, in the middle of February, the sample size and experience provides a better basis for analysis....
Jack Skille's Chicago Blackhawks Obituary
2011-02-10 05:47:00 Jack Skille and prospects Hugh Jessiman and David Pacan were dealt to the Florida Panthers for center Michael Frolik and goalie Alexander Salak. With his trade to Florida, the Jack Skille Era in Chicago has officially ended. But did it ever start?...
Chicago Blackhawks Problems: The Solution Is On The Roster
2011-02-09 04:00:00 "(Bleep) the power play," Duncan Keith told reporters on Monday night. "Nobody goes to the net to score goals. That's why we don't win." Strong words from the reigning Norris Trophy winner and a man that wears an "A" on his sweater every night. But was he calling out his teammates or the rotation that coach Joel Quenneville has put in place? Keith is absolutely right. The Blackhawks haven't been getting to the net nearly enough, and have been leaving a lot of rebounds out of the net. The easy solution is to cry about Dustin Byfuglien's void on the roster. Of course that logic takes no effort or sense of reality in a salary cap world. The real solution...
Chicago Blackhawks Problem(s): Where the Hell is Marian Hossa?
2011-02-08 21:46:00 In the summer of 2009, the Blackhawks jumped to the forefront of the NHL landscape when they landed the top free agent on the market, Marian Hossa. The signing was a shocker to the league and a steal for the Hawks, who "massaged" the CBA by stretching Hossa's deal out long enough that his cap number ended up being fairly reasonable. Hossa was brought to Chicago to bring the city a champion. And he was a key part of the Blackhawks success during the 2009-10 season. But the Blackhawks still haven't seen the Hossa they thought they were getting when they inked him....
Chicago Blackhawks and Cubs "Heart" Mag Mile Campaign, "Hear
2011-01-15 00:48:00 Chicago Blackhawks and Cubs show their "hearts" for Mag Mile "Hearts-a-Bluhm" campaign coming in February.
Chicago Blackhawks: What Will They Do About Brent Seabrook?
2011-01-13 15:58:00 The list of top defensemen heading towards restricted free agency is an impressive one, but was cut by one recently when the Los Angeles Kings locked up Jack Johnson with a seven-year extension. While Johnson's cap number wasn't outrageous ($4.36M), the term certainly got the attention of agents for players like Chicago's Brent Seabrook, Atlanta's Dustin Byfuglien, Nashville's Shea Weber and Johnson's teammate in LA, Drew Doughty. Each of these top rear guards is in a different situation with their teams, and while the assumption is that each receives an extension, nothing is guaranteed. And, in the case of Seabrook, it might not be the best financial decision for the organization....
Chicago Blackhawks To Honor Hull/Mikita At Michael Jordan's House....
2011-01-10 21:15:00 Yesterday the Chicago Blackhawks honored the 50th anniversary of the 1961 Stanley Cup Championship with a wonderful ceremony before the current defending champs took on the lowly New York Islanders. Eight representatives of Chicago's last team to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup (prior to last season) were introduced to the sellout crowd of 21,000+, each receiving a rousing ovation from the people in attendance. On top of each member receiving a framed 1961 championship replica banner of their own, it was announced that the United Center would get two more monuments added to the area outside the United Center. It was announced that Blackhawk legends Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita would be represented forever outside the United Center with two bronze...
Chicago Blackhawks Mid-Season Grades
2011-01-04 20:59:00 On Monday night, the Blackhawks officially concluded the first half of their season with an emotional 4-3 win in LA. And what a first half it's been! Before grading the players, here are a few notes to consider about the 2010-11 season so far: The Hawks offense is tied for 6th in the NHL at 3.07 goals per game (with, of course, Atlanta). The Hawks defense ranks 18th, allowing 2.85 goals per game. The Hawks rank 9th in the league, averaging 32.0 shots per game. The Hawks have climbed to 10th in the NHL, allowing 28.9 shots per game. The Hawks have the #1 power play in the NHL (25.5%). The Hawks rank 25th in penalty killing (79.0%). The Hawks...
Top 20 Chicago Blackhawks Moments of 2010
2010-12-19 00:19:00 20. Antti Niemi glove save vs Phoenix (3/23/10) 19. Nick Leddy scores first NHL goal (10/11/10) 18. Jeremy Morin scores first NHL goal (12/8/10) 17. Antti Niemi wins three straight shootouts before the Olympics (2/9-14/10) 16. Jeremy Roenick cries 15. Antti Niemi outduels Marty Brodeur, wins in shootout (4/2/10) 14. Dustin Byfuglien's hat trick in Vancouver 13. Jonathan Toews hat trick in Vancouver 12. Dave Bolland's short-handed goal vs Vancouver 11. Dustin Byfuglien's OT game-winner vs San Jose (Game 3 WCF) 10. Jonathan Toews refuses to touch Clarence Campbell Bowl as Western Conference Champion. 9. Jonathan Toews named Most Outstanding Forward at 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver 8. Antti Niemi diving glove save vs San Jose 7. Dustin Byfuglien slams...
Chicago Blackhawks Circus Trip Wrap-Up
2010-11-28 08:42:00 When the final horn sounded on Saturday night, the Chicago Blackhawks were ready to board a plane headed for Chicago. The annual Circus Trip is over....
Chicago Blackhawks: Another Controversy In Net?
2010-11-27 21:36:00 After two straight excellent starts, the Blackhawks will send Corey Crawford out on consecutive days for the first time on Saturday night in Los Angeles. Does that mean Marty Turco's in trouble in Chicago?...
Chicago Blackhawks Struggles: Center-ing In On the Problem
2010-11-27 17:39:00 Through five of the six games on the Blackhawks Circus Trip, the Hawks have been inconsistent in nearly every phase of the game. They've alternated wins and losses, with none of the games being decided by fewer than three goals. While there have been a number of players not playing their best on the trip, one position has been specifically troubling. Center....
Chicago Blackhawks Summer Trade Analysis: Part Five
2010-11-17 17:31:00 This will be the fifth and final installment of our analysis of the Blackhawks' summer moves as part of a team evaluation at the end of the first quarter of the season. In Part One of our Summer Trade Analysis series, we examined the statistical differences between three players: former Blackhawks Kris Versteeg and Andrew Ladd, and current Hawks forward Viktor Stalberg. In Part Two, we looked at the differences between departed champions John Madden and Colin Fraser versus their replacements, Fernando Pisani and Jake Dowell. Then on Tuesday morning, in Part Three, we looked how well Nick Boynton has replaced Brent Sopel on the Hawks' blue line this year. Tuesday afternoon we looked at the prospects that were added to the Blackhawks...
Chicago Blackhawks Summer Trade Analysis: Part Four
2010-11-16 18:54:00 On Monday morning in Part One of our Summer Trade Analysis series, we examined the statistical differences between three players: former Blackhawks Kris Versteeg and Andrew Ladd, and current Hawks forward Viktor Stalberg. On Tuesday morning, in Part Two, we looked at the differences between departed champions John Madden and Colin Fraser versus their replacements, Fernando Pisani and Jake Dowell. Also on Tuesday morning, in Part Three, we looked how well Nick Boynton has replaced Brent Sopel on the Hawks' blue line this year. However, these weren't the only additions the Hawks made over the summer. When the Blackhawks sent Versteeg to Toronto, they didn't only received Stalberg in return. Philippe Paradis and Chris DiDomenico, two prospects, were also added to the Blackhawks organization....
Chicago Blackhawks Summer Trade Analysis: Part Three
2010-11-16 18:44:00 On Monday night in Part One of our Summer Trade Analysis series, we examined the statistical differences between three players: former Blackhawks Kris Versteeg and Andrew Ladd, and current Hawks forward Viktor Stalberg. Tuesday morning, in Part Two, we looked at the differences between departed champions John Madden and Colin Fraser versus their replacements, Fernando Pisani and Jake Dowell. Now, in Part Three, we'll examine two more players that were part of Chicago GM Stan Bowman's summer decision making process....
Chicago Blackhawks Summer Trade Analysis: Part One
2010-11-16 04:38:00 Before the Blackhawks take off on their Circus Trip, here's some food for thought for their fans. There continues to be a lot of complaining about players that weren't kept over the summer. But not enough credit has been given to GM Stan Bowman for the work he did to acquire pieces to keep the team competitive on the ice....
Chicago Blackhawks: Placing October Into Proper Context
2010-11-01 05:47:00 The Blackhawks ended the first month of their title defense in an intriguing scenario. They've played the most games in the NHL (13), winning seven of them, and have dealt with a number of injuries already. Based on gross points, the Hawks are in first place in the Central Division. And yet, most fans feel like the sky is falling....
Chicago Blackhawks Have Big Blue Line Questions
2010-10-14 05:38:00 Another night, another tough home loss. But there is reason for concern now. Last year's Blackhawks were successful when the team got into rhythm, but because of injuries and suspensions the roster hasn't been together yet. Unfortunately, coach Joel Quenneville cut his bench in half on Wednesday night and it cost him....
Chicago Blackhawks: Championship Hangover or Sobering Schedule?
2010-10-11 17:56:00 Most of Chicago is having a minor (in some cases a major) coronary because the Blackhawks have lost both of their first two games of the season. If they lose on Monday night in Buffalo, there might be a riot on Madison. So what's the deal with the defending champions? Did they party all summer? Are there too many new faces? Or is this just the reality of the NHL? For my money, it's a little of all three. But something most fans don't want to admit is that the Hawks' schedule is not lined up for an easy start to their title defense....
Chicago Blackhawks Preseason Recap: Something to Believe In
2010-10-04 16:08:00 The preseason is over. Finally. In theory, when this part of the schedule arrives, the dust is settled and the team is ready to jump into the regular season. In theory, the new faces are acquainted with the resident veterans, and there talk can begin to center around specific lines and special teams adjustments. But, as has been the story for the Blackhawks all summer, theory and reality are miles apart....
Chicago Blackhawks Roster Coming Into Focus
2010-09-27 00:35:00 After a number of players were sent to Rockford this weekend, the limited roster spots available for prospects in the NHL are starting to become a bit more clear....
Chicago Blackhawks Reflections After Three Preseason Games
2010-09-26 16:30:00 The two preseason games against Detroit are hard to put into any competitive context because the Blackhawks skated their "B Team" on Friday night against most of the Red Wings regulars, and then brought back their "A Team" at home on Saturday night against mostly scrubs for Detroit. However, there are a few things we can take away based on what we saw from the roster dynamics in the two games. Photo from HockeyBroad... |
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