Preview: Blackhawks Look to Sweep Stars
The Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars face off Thursday at the United Center for the fifth time this season. The Blackhawks have come away with victories in each of the first…
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Blackhawks: Bowman’s Roster Strategies & Tactics
After taking a closer look at how the Chicago Blackhawks have managed to sustain Stanley Cup contention for as long as they have, the evidence suggests it might have something to…
Recap: Kane Records Hat Trick, Blackhawks Beat Coyotes
The Chicago Blackhawks and Arizona Coyotes faced off Thursday night in the third matchup between these two Western conference clubs this season. The Blackhawks ultimately walked away with the season sweep…
Preview: Blackhawks Look to Sweep Coyotes in Season Series
The Chicago Blackhawks and Arizona Coyotes close out their season series Thursday at United Center. The Blackhawks hold a 2-0 series lead heading into tonight’s matchup, though the Coyotes gave…
Blackhawks Rookie Roundup
Although the Chicago Blackhawks are well-known for their veteran talent, their rookies are starting to make a name for themselves. Artemi Panarin shined last season as the top rookie for the Blackhawks…
An October to Forget for Blackhawks?
The Chicago Blackhawks have spent the entirety of the regular season without Andrew Desjardins. This has been painfully obvious as the team has put up the league’s worst penalty kill…
Top Fantasy Rookies – Part 3
We’ve gone through the top fantasy rookies for six of the NHL’s 30 teams, and we’ve found a few gems, but this group of three might be the strongest yet.…
Influx of College Players Sends ‘Hawks Back to School
Players with college roots are infiltrating the NHL. Want some proof? Here it is. In 2006’s Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Carolina Hurricanes there were 19…
Dark Horse Candidates for the 2017 Calder Trophy
With the 2016 NHL Draft now wrapped up, the focus turns to the 2016-17 NHL season. As it stands, most of the biggest names are now off the free agent market…
Chicago’s College Trend Continues With Schmaltz and Motte
The Chicago Blackhawks have had very good luck with former collegiate hockey players in recent years, and Nick Schmaltz and Tyler Motte both look like good bets to continue that theme.
Hockey Headlines: Draft Week Trade Rumors
Is Taylor Hall on the Block? I’ve written at length about the value of Taylor Hall. I’ve cited how he’s been one of the best scoring left wingers in the…
Nick Schmaltz Leaves School for Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed University of North Dakota forward Nick Schmaltz to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Monday. Schmaltz was a part of a dynamic top line…