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Chicago Blackhawks: They Must Help Corey Crawford If They Want to Win
July 22nd, 2011
There have been many fan debates about whether the Chicago Blackhawks are a better team than they were last season after the major overhaul of their defense unit.There's no doubt that the 'Hawks became a tougher team with the addition of Andrew Brunette, Sean O'Donnell and Daniel Carcillo, but does ...
Chicago Blackhawks Must Display Urgency and Determination Sunday
April 9th, 2011
The Chicago Blackhawks are now in total control of their destiny. After beating the Detroit Red Wings Friday night, 4-2, the 'Hawks have inched closer to clinching a playoff spot.
But they're going to have to prove themselves again.
The Dallas Stars are not going away easily. They've been trailing the 'Hawks, ...
Chicago Blackhawks: 5 Reasons Why They Will Not Repeat
April 6th, 2011
In my last post, I laid out five reasons why the Chicago Blackhawks would repeat. It might have come off as a little far-fetched, but that's how it was supposed to be. I was only laying out ideal situations of everything. That doesn't mean those five points weren't true. I believe ...
Chicago Blackhawks: 5 Reasons They’re Set for Another Stanley Cup Run
April 4th, 2011
The Chicago Blackhawks did not start the last week of the NHL off right, losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0. Adding to the problem was Dallas and Calgary's wins, moving them to just points away from grabbing the eighth seed from the 'Hawks. Plagued by mediocre defense and lack of depth in ...
Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks: Blackhawks Add to Playoff Anxiety with Loss
March 26th, 2011
The Chicago Blackhawks' 2-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks was a tough loss for fans to swallow for many reasons. The 'Hawks fell to eighth place in the Western Conference behind Anaheim and one point in front of Calgary. Anaheim now has the tiebreaker over the 'Hawks, just as they did after ...
Chicago Blackhawks: Recent Loss Is Nothing Too Big, and Here’s Why
March 18th, 2011
The 5-0 loss the Chicago Blackhawks endured Thursday night was tough to watch. The 'Hawks played very flat, both offensively and especially defensively. The loss came as a shock to fans, the players and even the 'Hawks' coaches.
Once a team plays their worst and loses a game like this, people want explanations. ...
NHL Trade Deadline: Central Division Winners and Losers
March 1st, 2011
The trade deadline was, for the most part, uneventful. There were still some pretty big dealings, but the excitement of the trade deadline waned because of the lack of sellers on the market this season.Every team in the NHL Central, except for Detroit, had a deal set in stone before the Monday ...
NHL Trade Rumors: 5 Players the Chicago Blackhawks Could Deal
February 14th, 2011
With Jack Skille traded to the Florida Panthers, the Blackhawks made a statement saying they were in the business of negotiating.Something needs to happen, and that's becoming more and more apparent as the weeks go by. Inconsistency has plagued this team.It could cost them a playoff spot. The Blackhawks currently sit at the 11th ...
Chicago Blackhawk Fans: Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on the ‘Hawks
February 8th, 2011
The Blackhawks' third period woes continued Monday night in Calgary. The Blackhawks were tied 1-1 going into the third period.
What looked like the day the Hawks might break the third period curse saw the tides turn, and Hawk fans witnessed a familiar story unfold.
Both teams played a very tightly-knit, ...
NHL: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Calgary Flames Live Blog
February 7th, 2011
The Blackhawks are looking to beat the Flames again as Corey Crawford plays his first game in net in two weeks. Calgary is trying to get another two points to help their playoff cause. These two teams usual play a great, tough hockey game, so expect a good one!Read more NHL news ...