The Chris Chelios Trade Revisited
It’s rare that one trade catches an entire sport by surprise, but when the Montreal Canadiens dealt defenseman Chris Chelios and a second-round draft choice to the Chicago Blackhawks for…
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Today in Hockey History: June 25
June 25 has been an important date for the National Hockey League and its growth from six to the soon-to-be 32 teams. Also, this date brought us some important rule…
Canadiens’ Legend Says Matthews, McDavid Get Canada Closer to Cup
How much do individual awards actually mean to professional hockey players? If you were to ask Auston Matthews — who won the Hart Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award on…
Today in Hockey History: March 11
The rivalry between Boston and Montreal is one of the best in National Hockey League history, and both franchises had numerous memories on this date. The pioneers of the sport…
Top 10 Highest Scoring NHL Games of the Modern Era
Offense is making a comeback in the NHL. Games are finishing with higher scores, as the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets displayed in a 15-goal affair a couple of years ago.…
Blackhawks & Chelios: Together Again
For nine years, Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios was one of the most beloved players in Chicago Blackhawks history. He fell out of favor with Blackhawks fans shortly after…
Revisiting the Blackhawks’ 1980 Draft
We will spend some time during the dull days of August and September looking back at the recent draft history of the Chicago Blackhawks. Before we get to the years…
Top 5 Captains in Blackhawks History
To be named the captain of an NHL team is an honor. He is the first to hoist the Stanley Cup after a victory and is often the center of…
Chicago Blackhawks With 100-Point Seasons
The Chicago Blackhawks are an Original Six franchise with a rich and extensive history. Since their founding in 1926, the team has won six Stanley Cups including three championships from…
Blackhawks & Oilers Playoff History: A Path to the Stanley Cup Final
The Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers will start their best-of-five Qualifying Round series on Saturday. This marks the fifth time these two franchises have met in the Stanley Cup playoffs…
Forgotten Former Lighting Players Who Will Shock You
Considering the powerhouse the Tampa Bay Lightning have become, it’s easy to forget their early years. Or, at least, it’s easy to want to forget, if you’re a fan. From…
Blackhawks’ Top 3 Third Overall Picks in Franchise History
For the first time since 2006, the Chicago Blackhawks have the third overall pick at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. After missing the playoffs for the second year in a…