Breaking Down Blackhawks Expectations in 2021
Despite the Chicago Blackhawks’ open letter to fans, foreshadowing that the team won’t see much winning in the near future, this doesn’t currently appear to be a full rebuild. They…
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Maple Leafs Spent Less to Gain More in Free Agency
Following another failed campaign from his Toronto Maple Leafs, general manager Kyle Dubas has been active this offseason. His philosophy hasn’t proven ineffective just yet, though, as he’s only entering…
2020’s Stanley Cup Deserves an Asterisk for All the Right Reasons
After the NHL announced their Return to Play plans, outlining how the playoffs would proceed, a prevailing opinion began to diminish the difficulty of winning the 2020 Stanley Cup. It…
Blackhawks Get 1st-Round Talent in 7th-Round Kubalik
Dominik Kubalik began his offseason by signing a well-deserved two-year extension to remain with the Chicago Blackhawks. With the 2020 NHL Entry Draft now complete, the assessment of those chosen…
Blackhawks Siphon More Skill From Overseas By Drafting Reichel on Day 1
With the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks selected Lukas Reichel. Reichel sneaking up and into a higher spot proved…
Blackhawks Reuniting With Craig Anderson Could Address Needs in Net
Corey Crawford has made it known that he’s not willing to sign the Chicago Blackhawks’ confusing one-year offer worth $3.5 million. What’s less clear, though, is how the Blackhawks will…
Blackhawks All-Time Playoff Roster
Having been around since the 1926-27 season, and as a member of the NHL’s original six, the Chicago Blackhawks are not lacking in history. They’ve made their mark throughout this…
Blackhawks Cause Confusion With One-Year Offer for Crawford
It was recently reported that the Chicago Blackhawks offered Corey Crawford a one-year deal worth $3.5 million. Although coming across like a hometown discount for his services, as he’d be bringing in…
Dear Canada: Here’s Who You Want Winning the 2020 Stanley Cup
Every single year, Canadian fans are force-fed a nonsense narrative that we must back our last remaining city battling through the postseason. That’s beyond illogical, for a number of reasons.…
Blackhawks Need to Explore Andersen Option
Recent rumours around the NHL, specifically as they relate to goaltending changes, suggest that the Toronto Maple Leafs are currently shopping Frederik Andersen. What’s not yet known is the value…
Blackhawks’ Bad Season Still Brings Some Success
Finishing the season at 23rd in the league with a 32-30-8 record, 2019-20 did not include a lot of successful storylines for the Chicago Blackhawks. As the organization tries to…
NHL Playoffs and the Myth of ‘Canada’s Team’
Canada is known for its love of hockey. Yet, having only seven cities represented throughout the NHL doesn’t give its fans many choices in keeping their loyalties close to home.…