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Chicago Blackhawks: What to Watch for in Game 6 vs. Los Angeles Kings
May 30th, 2014
The Chicago Blackhawks have what it takes to bring the Western Conference Final back to the Windy City. Friday's Game 6 is at the Staples Center, where the Blackhawks have found a way to win in the past.
Chicago has the game to extend the series to a seventh game. Whether ...
Chicago Blackhawks: Andrew Shaw Returns for Game 3 vs. L.A. Kings…Who’s Out?
May 24th, 2014
The Chicago Blackhawks hope to exact a measure of payback in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals with the Los Angeles Kings.
Chicago will battle at the Staples Center with Andrew Shaw back in the lineup after losing home ice in embarrassing fashion in Game 2.
Shaw has missed the last ...
Chicago Blackhawks: Injury to Andrew Shaw Could Be Chance for Jeremy Morin
May 3rd, 2014
Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville isn't one to change a winning lineup. A 5-2 win in Game 1 of the Hawks' Western Conference second-round series with the Minnesota Wild suggests that Quenneville will send out the status quo in Game 2 Sunday afternoon.
With Andrew Shaw's availability in question, the Blackhawks ...
Chicago Blackhawks: Finishing Up Minus Kane and Toews Has Some Advantages
April 5th, 2014
The Chicago Blackhawks are finishing the 2013-14 regular season without two of the organization's cornerstone players. We won't see Patrick Kane or Jonathan Toews on the ice until the playoffs start.
That's just fine by me.
I haven't lost my mind, folks. Chicago will be hard-pressed to win a playoff series with Andrew ...
Chicago Blackhawks’ Struggles Hitting Critical Mass as Season Winds Down
March 29th, 2014
The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the nadir of the 2013-14 campaign following a 5-3 defeat at the hands of the Ottawa Senators. If you haven't admitted to yourself that the 'Hawks are slumping in a big way, it might be time to re-evaluate what you're seeing on the ice.
The ...
Chicago Blackhawks: Checking In with Former ‘Hawks from 2013 Stanley Cup Team
March 27th, 2014
The Chicago Blackhawks are dropping the puck in Boston on Thursday night in a rematch of last spring's Stanley Cup Final. The 'Hawks and Bruins meet in the TD Garden for the first time since Chicago stunned Boston in Game 6 with a pair of goals in the final minutes.
The ...
Chicago Blackhawks: Joel Quenneville Has to Spread the Minutes Around
March 22nd, 2014
The Chicago Blackhawks are in an unfamiliar position these days in terms of health. Maybe that's why coach Joel Quenneville is having trouble utilizing his bench.
With three regulars out of the lineup Friday night against the Carolina Hurricanes, Quenneville was faced with a choice. He could spread the minutes around or shorten ...
Chicago Blackhawks: What Losing Patrick Kane Means for the Playoff Push
March 20th, 2014
The Chicago Blackhawks are facing the possibility of playing out the regular season without superstar forward Patrick Kane. An injury to his left leg Wednesday night against the St. Louis Blues definitely changes the look of the Blackhawks for the next few weeks.
ESPNChicago.com's Scott Powers reported after the Blackhawks' 4-0 win ...
Chicago Blackhawks: Brandon Bollig’s Jaw-Dropping Three-Year Extension Explained
March 4th, 2014
The Chicago Blackhawks have been an active organization over the last few days. A win in the final Stadium Series contest of the season, the trading of Brandon Pirri, prospect Jeremy Morin being named CCM/AHL Player Of The Month for February and Marian Hossa's upper-body injury are noteworthy items.
However, the ...
Chicago Blackhawks: Can Stan Bowman Match St. Louis Blues with Big Trade?
March 1st, 2014
As the Chicago Blackhawks prepare to host their Stadium Series contest with the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday night, news of a big trade swung by a Central Division rival has to be ringing in Stan Bowman's ears.
The St. Louis Blues made a big swap with Buffalo Friday night, acquiring goalie Ryan ...