Chicago Blackhawks’ Brandon Bollig Continues to Break the Mold of Enforcer
The role of the NHL enforcer is a dark, albeit successful, one in which physical health is often sacrificed for a gladiator type glory. But in today’s NHL, with on-ice justice often being the main point of discussion alongside concussions, [...]
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Chicago Blackhawks Still Have Room for Improvement
With the Chicago Blackhawks‘ annual Circus Trip ending against the annoying Phoenix Coyotes, the two-week road trip is being evaluated by fans and pundits alike. While the Blackhawks went 6-1 on the road trip, there were definite concerns that have been voiced by [...]
Ben Smith is Chicago Blackhawks’ Dark Horse Role Player
With the Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars tied not just on the scoreboard but in the shootout, 11 skaters had already taken their turn. The only two players to score in the shootout were Patrick Sharp and Rich Peverley. But then, a little-known young role [...]
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Kris Versteeg is the Best Trade the Chicago Blackhawks Have Made So Far This Season
Chicago Blackhawks fans got a gift just minutes after the team’s victory over the Phoenix Coyotes when GM Stan Bowman announced that the Blackhawks had swung a trade to bring back Kris Versteeg from the Florida Panthers. “Verbeauty”, as fans and teammates know him, was a fan favorite during [...]
Chicago Blackhawks Have Been Put to the Test by Calgary Flames
Coming fresh off of a Stanley Cup win, the Chicago Blackhawks have had an uphill battle so far during this 2013 season. Thus far, they have faced a myriad of injuries, which has stifled their game but not crippled it completely. They have [...]
Patrick Kane is Maturing at the Right Time for the Chicago Blackhawks
It’s hard to believe that in 2012 some fans were calling for Patrick Kane to be traded. He’d scored only one goal in a six-game first round exit for the Chicago Blackhawks against the Phoenix Coyotes, and his party-boy reputation was landing [...]
Did the Calgary Flames Show the NHL How to Beat the Chicago Blackhawks?
Credit to the Calgary Flames, who for nearly 50 minutes looked like they would be the team to be the thorn in the Chicago Blackhawks‘ side and win the first two games of the season series between the two teams. [...]
Antti Raanta’s Time is Now for the Chicago Blackhawks
Antti Raanta had a rough introduction to the NHL. The Finnish goalkeeper was forced to make his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks in a 5-1 drubbing as relief for Corey Crawford against the Colorado Avalanche on November 19. Now, he’ll his first NHL start for the [...]
What Chicago Blackhawks Must Do To Be Successful Through Rest of Circus Trip
The Chicago Blackhawks have reached the halfway point of their annual circus trip where they spend a decent amount of time out on the road. This trip comprised a seven game series of match-ups in which the Hawks are currently [...]
Chicago Blackhawks’ Andrew Shaw Steps Up in Marian Hossa’s Absence
The Chicago Blackhawks had reason to be nervous as they prepared for their matchup against the Edmonton Oilers Monday night. They were going to be skating without their best player so far this season, Marian Hossa. Hossa missed his second [...]
