Shying Away from Andrew Shaw
The Chicago Blackhawks did more than just lose a game in their February 13th contest with the Anaheim Ducks. In addition to the 3-2 defeat they suffered, star forward Marian…
Marian Hossa
Hossa, Home Ice, and the Road Ahead
The Blackhawks have been playing some pretty solid hockey all season long, and with the latest acquisitions of Andrew Ladd, Dale Weise, and Tomas Fleischmann they have only become more…
Roberto Luongo’s Over-35 World Cup Roster
The Team Canada World Cup roster was revealed to have three goaltenders on Tuesday. Despite an impressive season at age 36, Roberto Luongo was not among them. He took to…
The Atlanta Thrashers Franchise Four
The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position.…
Is Andrew Ladd the Answer for The Blackhawks?
The deal has been made. The move is done. The Chicago Blackhawks have now welcomed back 30 year-old forward Andrew Ladd. Ladd was a member of the 2010 Stanley Cup…
Marian Hossa Placed on Injured Reserve
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed Marian Hossa on injured reserve, the team announced Sunday. This comes the day after Hossa was injured against the Anaheim Ducks. Hossa took a big…
Marian Hossa “Could Miss Some Time”
Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa “could miss some time” according to coach Joel Quenneville on Saturday. Hossa was injured in Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks after taking a big…
Jagr, Iginla and Other Upcoming NHL Milestones
As the saying goes, records are made to be broken. But when it comes to milestones – they are a benchmark that all players hope to reach. From your first…
After Further Review, Goalie Interference Calls Still Inconsistent
I thought instituting a coach’s challenge was supposed to help eliminate the debate related to goals caused (or not) by goalie interference. Alas it appears my expectations have once again been…
Team Europe World Cup Roster Projection
We’re creeping up on the first roster announcements for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. On Mar. 2, the first 16 players of the Team Europe World Cup Roster will…
Hockey Headlines: Updates on the Habs, Penguins and More
A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: The Oilers’ new arena is going to the best in the league. [Edmonton Sun] Nail Yakupov had a…
The Wrap Around – Blackhawks Rolling Early in 2016
Hello hockey fans and readers. Happy New Year to one and all! This edition of The Wrap Around is a bit overdue, but it should be a good one because…