Randy Holt
NHL Network Manager @RandallPnkFloyd
Randy Holt is the NHL network manager & lead editor for all things hockey on Rant Sports. Originally from Chicago, Randy also covers his biggest love in the sports world, the Chicago Blackhawks.Randy mainly keeps his words within hockey, reporting all the goings on around the NHL. But you can also catch a heavy dose of him over in the MLB section, covering the Cubs. Away from the writing arena, Randy is a full time student at Arizona State University. Currently enrolled in his senior year at ASU, Randy is majoring in secondary education, with a focus in history, but is hoping to teach either history or English, as well as get in on the coaching game. When he's not, writing or in the classroom, you can catch Randy dining in at a local Jimmy Johns or catching the latest episode of Mad Men. Feel free to contact him at [email protected], or follow on Twitter, @RandallPnkFloyd.
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Blackhawks Recall Defenseman Nick Leddy
This should come as a surprise to virtually no one. The Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Nick Leddy after a short stint back in Rockford this week. Leddy’s assignment to Rockford was seen as more of a cap move, but he didn’t miss any action up with the big club. The Blackhawks last played on Sunday [...]
TweetThrashers Deal Former Hawk Ben Eager To Sharks
The Blackhawks can cross one player off of their trade deadline wishlist. Last year’s enforcer Ben Eager was sent to the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday in exchange for a fifth round pick from the Sharks. Eager was originally sent to the Atlanta Thrashers in the deal that also sent Dustin Byfuglien and Brent Sopel [...]
TweetWill Troy Brouwer Be A Blackhawk In 2011-12?
There’s no doubt that the most important issue facing Stan Bowman and the Chicago Blackhawks this summer will be re-signing defenseman Brent Seabrook. And rightfully so. Seabrook has established himself as a core member of this Blackhawks squad and forms one of the league’s best defensive tandems with defending Norris Trophy winner Duncan Keith. However, [...]
TweetHas Dave Bolland Turned It Around For the Blackhawks?
As disappointing as the early part of the season has been for the Chicago Blackhawks, there were few bigger disappointments than Dave Bolland. Coming into the season, many expected him to emerge as one of the core players, given that he had survived the salary dump despite the fact that he makes over three million [...]
TweetBolland Leads Blackhawks In Home-And-Home Split With Predators
After a third period meltdown in the first leg of a home-and-home against the Nashville Predators, the Chicago Blackhawks saw a contrast from their Saturday performance on Sunday. After carrying a two-goal lead into the third on Saturday, in Nashville, only to see it disappear, Chicago seemed to be reeling after a slow start to [...]
TweetAntti Niemi An Afterthought With the Success Of Corey Crawford In Chicago
There are very few people who expected Corey Crawford to be doing what he has done for the Chicago Blackhawks this season. While names like Logan Couture and Jeff Skinner stand out, Crawford has cemented himself firmly in the discussion for the Calder Trophy at season’s end. Crawford has brought stability to a position that, [...]
TweetDustin Byfuglien Heading to First All Star Game
Flickr Photo He hasn’t been in Atlanta long, but Dustin Byfuglien has made waves in the first few months as a Thrasher. Acquired in a trade from the Chicago Blackhawks, that also brought captain Andrew Ladd to Atlanta, Byfuglien has brought national attention to what was a lowly Thrashers squad as recently as last year. [...]
TweetCrawford’s Second Straight Shutout Leads Blackhawks Over Avalanche
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh The Chicago Blackhawks new they’d need a fast start and sustain it against a pesky Colorado Avalanche team if they wanted the W on Wednesday night. They did just that in their 4-0 win over the Avs at the United Center. Chicago’s first period set the stage for what they had [...]
TweetBlackhawks Look To Avoid Season Sweep Vs. Avalanche
Flickr Photo As up and down as the season has been for the Chicago Blackhawks, their three games against the Colorado Avalanche have all been down. They’ll look to change that on Wednesday night, at the United Center. Chicago has lost all three games to Colorado, compiling a 0-2-1 record. Marty Turco has started two [...]
TweetHawkeyTalk’s Midseason NHL Awards
Flickr Photo With the NHL at its midway point, midseason awards are popping up all over the internet. It’s time for HawkeyTalk to introduce their winners of the NHL Awards for the first half of the year, with awards for both the NHL as a whole, and a Blackhawks winner for each. Hart Trophy NHL: [...]
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