NHL Players May Avoid Blackhawks After Destructive Wirtz Comments
After the disaster that was the comments made by Rocky Wirtz on Wednesday evening at a town hall meeting with Chicago Blackhawks fans to talk about the state of the…
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Blackhawks Situation Goes From Bad to Wirtz
There are two adages when it comes to public relations. “There is no such thing as bad press,” and “Time heals all wounds.” On Wednesday evening, Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Ducks, Canadiens, Bruins
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, while there are rumors surrounding the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, and Montreal Canadiens, a shift in conversation turned from on the ice topics of the…
Blackhawks Scandal Leaves Hockey Fans Reeling
It has been a rough week to be a Chicago Blackhawks fan. The ire of the fanbase was up because of a winless start to the season that didn’t see…
A Blackhawks’ History: Irrelevance to Prominence & Back Again
Hockey is, literally speaking, no more than just a game. But as with any sport, it means so much more to those that follow it. The emotional ride of the…
The Breakaway: Wirtz Family Cups & Controversy
Earlier this month, Northwestern University Press published The Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Wirtz Family Business and the Chicago Blackhawks. Bryan Smith, a senior writer at Chicago Magazine, does…
Rocky Confident in His Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks experienced their first losing season this past year since 2006-07, when they went 31-42-9 under head coaches Trent Yawney and Denis Savard. That team featured only two…
5 Keys to Blackhawks’ Success
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…
Chicago Blackhawks Organization Pulls Off Amazing Hat Trick
This week the Chicago Blackhawks have unveiled four significant items focused squarely on enhancing their relationship with a very diverse fan base. Let that sink in for a moment. This is a sports…
Hockey Cares: The Power of The Cup
The Stanley Cup. A 34 and 1/2-pound silver trophy that is easily one of the most recognizable pieces of championship hardware in all of sports. It’s significance is unmistakable; the…
Let’s Raise the Banner and Gain Closure
Is it 7:00 P.M. on Oct. 7 yet? That night at the United Center in Chicago cannot come soon enough — at least for this writer. The Chicago Blackhawks will start…
Blackhawks Ruminations: Final Thoughts on the 2009-10 Blackhawks
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…