Blackhawks Should Focus Beyond This Season Gail Kauchak | January 22, 2018 This was originally going to be a piece about how the Chicago Blackhawks could make the playoffs. But after a 7-3 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday night,…
Predicting Possible NHL Coaching Changes Larry Fisher | November 20, 2017 Who’s going to be the first NHL coach to get fired? That’s always a hot topic around this time of year — approaching the quarter-mark of the season — but…
Blackhawks Weekly: The Roller-Coaster Continues Gail Kauchak | November 14, 2017 Chicago Blackhawks’ fans saw just about everything from their team this past week. The Hawks showed no sense of urgency last Thursday in Philadelphia, losing 3-1. In Carolina on Saturday,…
Report: Hawks Add Ulf Samuelsson to Coaching Staff Frank Fernandez | June 11, 2017 After being swept out of the playoffs by the Nashville Predators, it was clear that some changes needed to be made by the Chicago Blackhawks. One of the first dominoes…
Can the Regular Season Predict the Playoffs? Zeke | May 28, 2017 Over the past few years, I’ve looked for clues in the NHL’s regular season that act a strong predictor for the postseason. For those involved in this quest, it’s mostly a…
Blackhawks Vulnerable in Rematch with Predators Scott Kline | April 11, 2017 As we sit here on the eve of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs, you’ve probably been reminded that the Nashville Predators are a familiar first-round foe for the Chicago Blackhawks.…
Joel Quenneville: Greatest Head Coach in NHL History? THW Archives | April 10, 2017 If you have even a limited knowledge of NHL history, I can probably guess what you’re thinking: No. Has this guy lost his mind? No sane individual with at least…
5 Keys to Blackhawks’ Success Andrew Boehmer | February 22, 2017 It’s no secret that the Chicago Blackhawks are one of the most successful franchises in the NHL. They are a well-oiled machine with all gears working in unison. They play…
Recap: Blackhawks Rally Late, Beat Stars Matt Pryor | February 5, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks turned a 2-1 second-period lead into a 3-2 deficit midway through the third before rallying to a 5-3 win over the struggling Dallas Stars Saturday night. “Our…
What’s Best for Gustav Forsling? David Carlsson | November 7, 2016 Following the instant success of players like Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine in their respective rookie year, our patience with NHL newcomers seems to have gotten shorter. We expect…
What Bruce Boudreau Brings: Part Two- His Playoff Performance Michael Paul | June 28, 2016 When Bruce Boudreau was hired by the Minnesota Wild, it was a move that was generally applauded in the hockey community. With the applause came hushed concerns about Boudreau and…
Coach’s Challenge Rules Blues & Blackhawks’ Game 2 David Pietrangelo | April 16, 2016 The NHL implemented the Coach’s Challenge this season to crack down on close calls. To no one’s surprise, some calls can be missed by the human eye as the game…