All Entries in the "Chicago Blackhawks" Category
Blackhawks Destroyed in Edmonton, Reality Check Time
The Blackhawks suffered their third straight defeat to a club 20 points beneath them in the standings. It wasn’t only another road loss, but an 8-4 slamming to the Edmonton Oilers. Thursday night could have been a defining moment for the Hawks as they were embarrassed once again in Edmonton. Maybe some harsh reality will [...]
Great Game but Still Holes to Fill as Hawks Fall 3-2 to Canucks
In what was one of the most entertaining contests of the season the, Chicago Blackhawks dropped a 3-2 decision to Vancouver in overtime. This game had something for everyone: The two rivals provided the viewers with great goal keeping, fast-paced action and displays of skill and physicality. It was the first game back from the [...]
Busy Weekend for Blackhawks with All Star Game and Morrison Trade
On Friday night, Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman announced the acquisition of veteran center Brendan Morrison from Calgary. For Blackhawks fans expecting a big splash, the deal will leave them wanting more. It would probably be best to not expect much from Morrison and then hope to be pleasantly surprised. Morrison, 36, has often [...]
Five Deals That SHOULD Be Made Before The Deadline
As the late February NHL trading deadline approaches rumors have began to surface in every corner of the hockey world. From buyers to sellers and rentals, a plethora of deals always seem to be made this time of year. This year, as a few top-tier players are slated to become Unrestricted free agents at year’s [...]
Bowman Will Look to Lift His Team to the Next Level
With 50 games down and 32 to go, the Blackhawks are in position to qualify for the playoffs. If they can avoid a rash of injuries the Hawks should secure a spot for post season play but they aren’t an absolute lock. My true feelings about the remainder of the regular season could be best [...]
Blackhawks Lose, the Toews Injury and Some Trade Misconceptions
The Blackhawks fell to the Nashville Predators Tuesday 3-1 to snap their five-game home-ice winning streak. The final score was flattering to the Hawks, as they chased the Predators for much of the night. Nashville could have been leading by four goals after the opening 20 minutes instead of only two. The Predators missed the [...]
Old Friends Return as Blackhawks Host Panthers
Dale Tallon and the Florida Panthers are in town for match at the United Center Friday evening. The Blackhawks are on a nice roll, and the Panthers have had trouble finding traction of late. Currently, Florida is clinging to the eight spot in the Eastern Conference. With the recent addition of John Madden, the Panthers [...]
Blackhawks Roll Past Buffalo as Rookies Continue to Shine
In what could be described as a measured effort, the Blackhawks defeated a struggling crew from Buffalo 6-2. The Sabres took advantage of some Hawks miscues to score two goals, but this contest never seemed in doubt. Rookies Andrew Shaw and Jimmy Hayes entertained a crowd of 21,114 and were a big part of another [...]
Shaw and Stalberg Make an Impact
The Blackhawks stayed determined, played a solid sixty minutes of hockey and came away with another home ice victory. The 4-3 score was flattering to the San Jose Sharks. If not for some spectacular saves by Antti Niemi and a soft goal allowed by Corey Crawford the outcome would not have been close. In the [...]
Part-Time Effort Earns Blackhawks One Point Versus Detroit
Two different Blackhawk teams surfaced on Saturday in Detroit. For the opening 35 minutes the Red Wings overwhelmed the Hawks and took a two goal lead. Then with about five minutes to go in the middle frame the boys from the Windy City woke up and got going. The contrast was striking. As bad as [...]
Blackhawks Defeat Wild With ‘New’ Look
The Blackhawks played their best game of 2012 and came away with a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild Thursday night. The Hawks started out a little sluggish and fell asleep for a bit in the final frame, but in between they were very good. For the first time in quite a while, the Blackhawks [...]
Blackhawks Snap Four-Game Losing Streak Versus Jackets
The Blackhawks finally recorded a win in 2012, though it came against the worse team in the NHL. It wasn’t a masterpiece, but the Hawks battled hard and found a way to put the Blue Jackets away and record a 5-2 victory. Viktor Stalberg has owned Columbus this season, and his good fortune continued against [...]
Sharp’s Injury Big Test for Blackhawks, Big Chance for Jimmy Hayes
Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp is injured with an apparent broken hand or wrist suffered in the Detroit game. He won’t require surgery, but he will be out of action for three to four weeks. The focus for many is on who will replace Sharp. Let me take away some of the intrigue: No one player [...]
Blackhawks Stumble Past Halfway Mark as Mistakes Should Be Fixed
After falling to Detroit Sunday, the Blackhawks have now lost five of the last six games. Sunday night’s contest could have gone either way. Losing to the Red Wings 3-2 in overtime isn’t anything to be embarrassed about, but it was another disappointing outcome. The Hawks should have been the fresher team, but they still [...]
CONCUSSIONS KILLING HOCKEY
Speed and offense are now the kings in the present day NHL. A focus on players with those very attributes took over drafts and team on-ice strategies. Slower skaters have slowly been fazed out, especially those pugilistic specialists who all too often didn’t quite have the same skill sets and strides of their respective teammates. [...]
Blackhawks Rookies Shine, but Flyers Come Out On Top
The beauty of professional sports is you can always expect the unexpected. Against the Flyers, three young Rockford Ice Hogs were pressed into action due to injuries, and they played well. Two of three were among the best players for the Hawks, which was a pleasant surprise. Thursday night, the problem was the performance from [...]
Carcillo Suspended 7 Games as Luck Turns for Hawks
Chicago Blackhawks forward Daniel Carcillo was given a seven-game suspension for his dangerous hit on Tom Gilbert of the Edmonton Oilers. The NHL’s top cop Brendan Shanahan spelled out the reasoning behind his verdict concerning Carcillo’s boarding infraction, saying Carcillo came in high and checked a player who was away from the boards and in [...]
Carcillo is still Carcillo as Oilers Top Hawks
Last week the Blackhawks closed out 2011 with one of their best efforts against a playoff-caliber team. On Monday, they opened 2012 with a dismal performance against the Edmonton Oilers, who are in 13th place in the Western Conference. The Blackhawks got what they deserved and fell to the Oilers 4-3. The Hawks were guilty [...]
Blackhawks Closeout 2011 with a Big Win Over Detroit
The Blackhawks closed out 2011 in fine fashion with a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. The raucous, capacity crowd of 22,166 was treated to a highly entertaining game. Both teams played well enough to win but the Hawks best players were better than Detroit’s top performers. The Blackhawks deserved the victory as they [...]
Blackhawks Shutout by More Determined Kings
There haven’t been many times this season the Blackhawks were outplayed at the United Center. Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Kings were the better team and came away with a well deserved 2-0 victory. The loss put an end to an impressive 11 game run (10-0-1) by the Hawks against the Kings. The Kings followed [...]
