Patrick Kane and His Grandfather Serve As a Lesson for Hockey Fans Sean Sarcu | February 4, 2014 Last night’s Blackhawks 5-3 victory over the struggling Los Angeles Kings was about something more than just 2 points. Donald Kane, Patrick Kane’s grandfather, passed away before the game on…
Chicago Blackhawks Face Major Impediment to Future Success Sean Sarcu | February 4, 2014 The present is unequivocally the best time to be a Blackhawks fan in the franchise’s 88-year existence. Fresh off a memorable playoff run and second Stanley Cup in four seasons, Chicago…
Give Bryan Bickell a Break Sean Sarcu | February 1, 2014 It appears that the oft-maligned Bryan Bickell will be out of the lineup once again in San Jose. He is presently mired in one of the most trying stretches of…
Blackhawks’ Overtime Futility Explained Sean Sarcu | January 29, 2014 The Chicago Blackhawks have been notoriously unsuccessful in extra time this season, having yet to record a win in 18 overtime periods. The team possesses an 0-6 record in games…
January Gloom: Blackhawks Floundering Sean Sarcu | January 28, 2014 The month of January has been relatively terrible for the Blackhawks in comparison to their typical level of play. The team has sputtered its way through the month to the…
The NHL Has A Fatal Flaw Sean Sarcu | January 24, 2014 The 2004-05 NHL lockout produced a comprehensive set of rule changes, many of which were predominantly concerned with decreasing obstruction. The inevitable short-term result was a meteoric rise in total…
The 2013-14 Chicago Blackhawks: How They Were Built Sean Sarcu | January 22, 2014 In this golden age of Blackhawks hockey, it has become a common fallacy to attribute the team’s success solely to its biggest stars. Those subscribing to this particular credit-giving schedule…
Chicago Blackhawks’ Second Line Center: Calling All Candidates Sean Sarcu | January 10, 2014 This just happened. My reaction upon reading that, if you’re interested. Finally. Joel Quenneville finally had mercy on Blackhawks players and fans alike. No more of the hockey eyesore that is Michal…
Maple Leafs’ Tailspin Is Not Surprising Sean Sarcu | January 10, 2014 The Toronto Maple Leafs have a pitiful two regulation wins in their last 24 games and have slipped out of a playoff spot in the brutally weak Eastern Conference. A…
NHL Award Favorites Halfway Through 2013-14 Sean Sarcu | January 2, 2014 With most teams hovering around the 41-game mark, it’s as good a time as any to predict the eventual winners of the major individual trophies for the 2013-14 NHL season……
Patrick Sharp Causes Avalanche of Tears Sean Sarcu | December 28, 2013 We’re going to talk about Patrick Sharp. In the United Center, a message is shown on the jumbotron early in each Blackhawks tilt to text your “first star of the…
Stan Bowman Injures His Pinky: The “What If” Chamber Sean Sarcu | December 25, 2013 Enter the “what if” chamber, where legendary stories are crafted out of nonsensical hypotheticals. In this edition, we take a look at the overwhelming consequences of a pinky injury to…
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