The Importance of Jonathan Toews Sean Sarcu | March 14, 2014 Jonathan Toews gets a lot of press, some if it occasionally going a bit over the top. Such hyperbole, however, is in itself a representation of the elite level Chicago’s…
Video: Chicago Blackhawks’ Top 5 Plays of 2013-14 Sean Sarcu | March 8, 2014 The 82-game NHL season sometimes seems like it will go on ad infinitum. Players often describe it as a “battle” and a “slog,” like trying to run through a mile-long…
Did Duncan Keith Ruin Daniel Sedin? Glenn Kuper | January 30, 2014 It is no secret that the lack of offensive punch, especially on the power play, has been one of the keys to the Canucks’ mediocre play in 2013-14. Vancouver currently…
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…
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…
The NHL’s Suspension System Is Broken Sean Sarcu | December 11, 2013 The NHL’s discipline system has been an abject failure with respect to intentional hits or blows to the head and their consequent punishment. I’ll be frank: Suspension lengths are far…
Blackhawks Quarter-Season: Grading Individual Players – Part 2 Sean Sarcu | November 28, 2013 If you haven’t read part 1, then read Part 1. In part 2, we’ll grade the Blackhawks stars. Same rules apply. There is no need to be upset. Grading Scale…
Fantasy Hockey IDP: A Midsummer Night Reality? Chris Wassel | August 8, 2013 It has come to this. When ESPN opens up their doors for fantasy hockey, the IDP (Individual Defensive Players) league will have its inaugural campaign. Here at THW, we are always looking to push the…
What does Bouwmeester’s Contract Mean for Pietrangelo? Jeff Ponder | August 3, 2013 After being signed to take over the #1 defenseman role in Calgary in the summer of 2009, Jay Bouwmeester found himself wearing the Bluenote at the trade deadline last season.…
Canada Unveils Coaching Staff and Orientation Camp Roster for Sochi Carl Maloney | July 23, 2013 Two important announcements were made this week by Hockey Canada and specifically 2014 Olympic architect Steve Yzerman. They announced that Mike Babcock would be behind the bench again to lead Canada…
The Pittsburgh Penguins Must Buy the Chicago Blackhawks’ Blueprint Justin Glock | June 28, 2013 While the Chicago Blackhawks capturing the 2013 Stanley Cup, their second in four years, is no surprise to anyone, the Pittsburgh Penguins were the odds on favorite. The Pens fell…