All Entries Tagged With: "Campbell"
DRAFT PROSPECT Q&A: BD Talks Prospects with TheProspectPark’s Jeff Rubenstein
QUESTION 1: OK, Jess, I need to have you weigh in on Taylor or Tyler at the top spot Oh this is a tough one because if you go by talent and potential then overall Tyler Seguin would be your pick. Edmonton though needs a player who has name recognition, will get fans to [...]
ISLES BLOGOSPHERE WEIGHS IN ON DRAFT: Plus My Prediction, The Real Russian Factor, and More!
The Isles blogosphere comprises of a solid and unique bunch. To me, there is no better resource to go to for scenarios of what the Isles might do with this coming draft. The Isles hold 10 picks, including 2 2nd rounders, and 2 3rd rounders besides the overall #5 pick. That, my friends, is a [...]
Trading Places
The Blackhawks and Predators switched places for Game 4. Nashville became the tentative team which lost the majority of puck battles. The Predators best players didn’t have strong contributions. As the game went on the Nashville goalie looked bewildered and his performance slipped. Chicago assumed the role of the effective, confident team which was seldom [...]
Opportunity Knocking…Injury Update
The Blackhawks are not playing as well as they did during last year’s playoff victories over Calgary and Vancouver. One factor is Dave Bolland is still attempting to regain his form after missing much of the season due to back surgery. The other significant reason is Brain Campbell is out with injuries and his loss has [...]
Pssssssss……..
With my eyes shut I listened intently but couldn’t hear the air coming out of the Blackhawks season. But last night it sure felt like things were slipping away. Most of the 22,043 in attendance were just happy to be there but some did show displeasure with a few boos. The Hawks hit an exacta against [...]
Official Word on Campbell’s Condition
BLACKHAWKS STATEMENT ON DEFENSEMAN BRIAN CAMPBELL The following statement was issued today by Chicago Blackhawks Head Team Physician Dr. Michael Terry: “Brian Campbell suffered a clavicle fracture and a rib fracture on Sunday. He will likely avoid surgery and we anticipate a full recovery. He should be ready to play in approximately seven to eight [...]
No Excuses Allowed, Not Even For Ovechkin
It was an eventful Sunday for the Blackhawks which involved another blown lead and a significant injury to Brian Campbell. When Joel Quenneville mentions an injured player is going to be out for awhile Hawk fans should hope the scalpels aren’t being sharpened. It is no surprise there are reports of Campbell suffering a broken collarbone. [...]
Stick a Fork in Em – Rangers R Done
Well folks, last nights latest debacle, a 6-3 loss to NJ just solidified what I have been saying now for quite a while. This team is a total train wreck and it is pretty much a foregone conclusion that they will miss the playoffs this year. Too many mistakes last night leading to Devil goals and [...]
When Mullets Were Cool – Kings/Leafs Preview
1993 seems like so long ago – the Ducks were still a movie not a hockey team, Eric Lindros was a promising rookie and Gary Bettman was just named the NHL’s first Commissioner. And the LA Kings were getting ready to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Campbell Conference finals. Five years earlier the hockey world witnessed ‘the trade’ and now they were about to be treated to ‘the series.’ Read on to relive it and see what Melrose, Gilmour, Gretzky and others have to say about the epic seven game series.
The Best Show In The NHL
In a game which neither team deserved to lose although each made enough mistakes to make winning difficult, the Blackhawks prevailed. This was a more important game for the Nashville Predators and they responded with a better effort than in Saturday night’s loss. With the help of two defensive zone breakdowns by Chicago, Nashville carried a [...]
Hawks-Wings and Olympic Selections
Friday night’s shootout win over the Boston Bruins was a significant triumph. It wasn’t the most complete game the Hawks have played all season nor was it a very memorable night for Antti Niemi. What was significant was the way the Hawks scored four goals in regulation. They were not highlight reel tallies but were [...]
Dustin Byfuglien…An Enigma or a Future Star?
King Henry almost stole the show for the Blue Shirts but the Blackhawks finally solved him. The star of the night in the Windy City turned out to be a player who often leaves you wanting more. Dustin Byfuglien put on the after burners in overtime and went by a flat footed Matt Gilroy and the not [...]
This and That
NHL referees don’t have a fair shot at doing a credible job. For the most part the men in stripes are a faceless group which struggles for consistency. It is my belief most have the ability to be reliable but it is the NHL that is still struggling to find the right blend to satisfy [...]
Swarm Attack
I kept a Blackhawks game from last year’s playoffs on my DVR, and I have watched the third period of that contest quite a few times. It was the elimination game against the Canucks when the Hawks mounted a thrilling comeback win. The reason it hasn’t been deleted is because it was a perfect illustration [...]
Bolland’s Bad Back Is A Real Concern
What Blackhawks fans should be concerned with are not the last two losses. What should matter is how much better this team could get this season. Taking into account the injuries their record is good, although the schedule has been slanted with home games and the tougher competition is coming. But to those who think [...]
A Shootout Win or Shootout Luck
Opening night for the Blackhawks at the United Center on Saturday was a fun filled experience for fans. It started with the players arriving by limousine and walking up West Madison on a red carpet. The Hawks legends’ made an appearance skating onto the ice in uniform. The evening ended with the Hawks winning the [...]
