Norris Trophy Winners, Videos and Stories Bruce Hollingdrake | April 10, 2011 The Norris Trophy is a National Hockey League award given to the best all-around defenseman as voted by the members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association (The Hockey Writers website has…
Book Review – Blackhawks’ 2010 Stanley Cup Run Rebecca Dobrinski | March 13, 2011 With the playoffs looming, I could not help but notice three books in my “to read” stack calling out for attention. Over the past few months, I ended up with…
Welcome to the Big Show: Who Should the Final 36 All-Stars Be? James Neveau | January 7, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent From adding events to the Superskills Competition to making the All-Star Game itself into a North America vs. the World event, the NHL has continuously tried…
Looking back at 2010 for the Chicago Blackhawks Cheryl Adams | January 3, 2011 For Chicago Blackhawks fans, 2010 has held the ultimate hockey high of winning the Stanley Cup, but also some punishing lows. Here’s a look back at 2010 – the good,…
“5 Reasons Why I Love the Blackhawks” – Paint It Blackhawks Contest Winner Christopher Ralph | December 27, 2010 In this past offseason, when I also covered the Chicago Blackhawks for Fanball, I helped create a contest: Co-conspirators Christopher Ralph & Jim Neveau have banged heads together to create…
After Two Solid Wins, Could the Blackhawks Be Turning the Corner? James Neveau | December 20, 2010 To call the season the 2010-11 Chicago Blackhawks are having tumultuous would be an understatement. They came out of the gate playing more games and with more frequency than anyone…
Hotlanta Hero: Examining Dustin Byfuglien’s Flying Start for the Thrashers James Neveau | December 1, 2010 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent When the Atlanta Thrashers acquired Dustin Byfuglien from the Chicago Blackhawks back in June, it was widely considered to be a solid trade for a franchise…
Blackhawks still finding their chemistry in the new season Cheryl Adams | October 17, 2010 There’s an old saying in team sports: “Good teams find ways to win. Great teams find ways to win, even when they shouldn’t.” If that’s the yardstick, then Chicago may…
An Evening In Vegas: NHL Awards Show Recap Mike Colligan | June 24, 2010 The highlight of the night came when Bobby Ryan and Ryan Getzlaf participated in a hilarious skit revealing both player’s great sense of humor. A piece like this is exactly what the NHL should continue to do in future award shows to give fans a look into the unique personalities of it’s players from all over the world
Blackhawks Ruminations: Final Thoughts on the 2009-10 Blackhawks James Neveau | June 14, 2010 Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Correspondent -It seems fitting that the final goal of the 2009-10 Blackhawks’ season was scored by Patrick Kane. After his off-season transgressions put a damper on the…
The Hockey Spy’s 2010 NHL Entry Draft Preview – Mark Pysyk Christopher Ralph | June 11, 2010 Christopher Ralph is a sportswriter with a focus on hockey prospects, the entry draft, as well as occasional Flames coverage here at THW. “Full Potential” Prospect Profile: Please “Click Here”…
The Neutral Zone: 2010 Norris Trophy Picks Andrew Knoll | May 8, 2010 Snubbed of a nomination last year, Duncan Keith is the favorite this season along with newcomer Drew Doughty and old-timer Chris Pronger.