So Many Buyers, So Few Sellers
from Dan Rosen of NHL.com,
Chiarelli, Stan Bowman of the Chicago Blackhawks and Steve Tambellini of the Edmonton Oilers all told NHL.com that as of Wednesday they are looking to add before the deadline. And they represent only a small sampling of managers who without question are looking to bolster their rosters for a playoff push.
The Anaheim Ducks, Detroit Red Wings, Los...
Chicago Blackhawks win championship…in ice girl competition (video)
The Chicago Blackhawks are 70-0-10, having already clinched home ice advantage all the way through 2019. Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman has been crowned Supreme Overlord of Earth. Actually, they’re 20-0-3 in this lockout shortened 48 game season. And the Chicago Blackhawks have a championship from 2010. That was fun wasn’t it? When all those dilettantes who don’t even know...
John Jaeckel: Hawk Trade Deadline Preview
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The NHL trading deadline is less than 4 weeks away and it is becoming apparent that more and more teams are getting ready to make some moves.
Obviously, Hawk fans are wondering if Stan Bowman will make any moves at all, and if he does, what kind. To answer that question, Iâm going to work off what Iâve heard and just some logic.
First, I do...
Red Wings GM Ken Holland talks trade turkey with ESPN’s LeBrun
Well this is interesting. ESPN's Pierre LeBrun spoke to Red Wings GM Ken Holland, Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman and Flyers gM Paul Holmgren about their take on the possibility of big trades going down at the deadline, as well as a slate of possible need for their respective teams. Holland told LeBrun that, at present, it doesn't appear that anyone wants to make a move...
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John Jaeckel: Defense And Rumors On Ice
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CREDIT WHERE ITâS DUE
Hats off to Hawk GM Stan Bowman and his pro scouting staff.
There are a number of interrelated factors that have made the Hawks arguably the leagueâs best teamâcertainly the premier team in the Westâthus far this season.
When I say âinterrelated,â thatâs because you really canât view...
Hard To Beat The Blackhawks
from Kevin Allen of USA TODAY,
General manager Stan Bowman recalls his captain, Jonathan Toews, having the thousand-yard stare when they met last spring to discuss the Chicago Blackhawks' frustrating first-round playoff loss to the Phoenix Coyotes.
"He had a blank look on his face, an empty look," Bowman says. "He knew we could have been so much better...
John Jaeckel: Grading Stanley
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If youâre feeling a spinning sensation while following the Blackhawks right now, itâs not because your teamâs hopes are swirling the drain (at least not yet anyway).
Itâs because the Hawksâ marketing/p.r. machine is in high gear.
First it was Stan Bowman in an interview with ESPNâs Pierre LeBrun last week, scoffing at those...
John Jaeckel: Hawks Need To Go All In Now
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There are no asterisks engraved on the Stanley Cup.
And a parade in July won't be less invigorating because it was preceded by a 48-game season.
If it's not Stan Bowman, some NHL GM is going to empty all his chambers this year, go bigâand get rewarded for it. Last year, it was Dean Lombardi, who bit on Jeff Carter among other moves and got...
Bergevin Looks to Solve Montreal Troubles
The Montreal Canadiens decision to hire Marc Bergevin as their new general manager has been widely viewed as being a very shrewd move by a team that finished third bottom of the entire league last season.
While there has not been any huge changes made in the playing staff during the off-season, the general feeling around the place is fairly positive, ahead of the new season.
After...
Nick Leddy: It’s Time For The Blackhawks To Lock Him Up
Fans have varying opinions on the play of young defenseman Nick Leddy, but now is the time for GM Stan Bowman to get together with him and get a deal done that keeps him in Chicago for the next few … Continue reading →
Scotty Bowman to coach Wings during Winter Classic Alumni Games
Any day now the Wings are expected to announce that Scotty Bowman, the winningest coach in NHL history will coach the team during the Winter Classic alumni games at December 31st at Comerica Park.
MLive.com reported back on July 10 that Bowman had committed to coaching the Wings against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the alumni games. In addition to Bowman former Wings assistant...
Blackhawks convention photos and more..
A compilation of Blackhawks pictures from the Twitterverse posted by various hockey fans and media. Enjoy! Via @Justinweiner a photo of #Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman. Get your ass in gear Stan-o, we need a couple pieces to add to our roster. Thanks to @AdamJahns for this one. How good is it to see [...]
Chicago Blackhawks’ Inactivity in the Free Agency Has Caused Some Fans to Lose Grip on Reality
The Chicago Blackhawks’ free agency period has included a lot of talk but no real action so far.
In fact, the little action the ‘Hawks have taken has been so subtle I almost didn’t even notice.
I have a sense, though, that my somewhat negative feelings over the ‘Hawks’ free agency inactivity is, at times, because I’ve been sucked into the rumor nonsense that almost always...
Blackhawks fail to land big-name free agent
The Chicago Blackhawks went for change. They pursued Martin Brodeur, the best goalie available in free agency. They made an "impressive offer," according to general manager Stan Bowman, to wing Zach Parise, by far the best forward out there. They also sent a lucrative offer to defenseman Ryan Suter, the best blue-liner available. But the Hawks came up empty-handed...
John Jaeckel: Hellz-A-Poppin'
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Heard from my top source late last night (who corroborated and added to some things I'd heard from other sources over the last 48 hours):
He believes that Stan Bowman's talk about minor tweaks is just that . . . talk. A smokescreen. Multiple quality sources are telling me that the opposite could hold true. That Rocky Wirtz has not only given Bowman...
Blackhawks Need More Than Minor Tweaks
from Steve Rosenbloom of the Chicago Tribune, I hope Stan Bowman is lying about this. I hope he’s just doing what smart, truth-challenged general managers do.
Because I really don’t want to think that the Blackhawks GM actually believes that “for the most part we know what our roster is going to be with some minor tweaks here and there,’’ as he said Tuesday in advance...
Travis Yost: Stan Bowman -- Bryan Murray's on Line One
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With each passing day, more and more speculation begins to surround Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson.
The twenty-five year old has become an object of trade affection of late, and although the Blackhawks front office hasn't been vocal about his availability, general consensus is that he could beh ad for the right...
2012 NHL Draft Preview
The 2012 NHL Draft is coming up, and is the next major step in this summer’s evolution of the Chicago Blackhawks as an organization. Here’s a look at some players that might hear their name called by GM Stan Bowman … Continue reading →
John Jaeckel: Hawks Shopping List
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Building off my last blog, what follows is a discussion of the Hawks' needs, both at the NHL level and throughout the organization. With pre-draft trade season, the draft itself and free agency on the near horizon, Stan Bowman has the chance to address some needs.
In some ways, this offseason is critical for the Hawks on and off the ice. After two...
Blackhawks Upset at Patrick Kane Party Pics
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Finally someone has commented on the now infamous party pics of Blackhawks star Patrick Kane — According to the Chicago Tribune, “Hawks general manager Stan Bowman said the club was “disappointed” by photos that emerged of the star forward partying in Madison, Wis., earlier this month — “Obviously, we’re aware of that situation and...
Morning Notes From Brooks
from Larry Brooks of the NY Post, • Guaranteed to happen the moment the Blackhawks dismiss general manager Stan Bowman: Père Scotty Bowman will leave his role as a senior advisor in Chicago and return to Montreal in a similar capacity to work beside GM Marc Bergevin.
Marc Crawford, we’re told by an informed operative, essentially has no chance to be hired by Bergevin as the...
Can Quenneville And Bowman Co-Exist?
from David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail, There is an extraordinary situation in Chicago where head coach Joel Quenneville and general manager Stan Bowman now have an uneasy peace after months of conflict both in and out of the public eye.
Both Bowman and Quenneville will now go about their jobs under the demanding presence of Blackhawks president John McDonough, who does not hesitate...
Quenneville Will Be Behind The Blackhawks Bench
from Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune, Stan Bowman doesn’t comment on rumors or speculation. What the Blackhawks general manager does do, however, is answer direct questions.
So when asked Monday if Joel Quenneville would return as the team’s coach next season — despite growing whispers that new Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin would somehow orchestrate things so his close friend...
MacIver Promoted to Assistant GM
With the loss of Bergevin the Blackhawks decided to fill the void with Norm MacIver. Norm played a role the last five years as Director of Player Development as well as spending this past season as Director of Player Personnel.
Here's a tidbit of Stan Bowman towing the company line:
"Norm has proven to be a valuable asset to our hockey operations over the past five years...
Canadiens hire Marc Bergevin as general manager
The Montreal Canadiens have hired Marc Bergevin as general manager.
Bergevin served as assistant GM for the Chicago Blackhawks under Stan Bowman this season. The 46-year-old Montreal native replaces the fired Pierre Gauthier.
A former defenseman with 20 years NHL experience, he has spent seven seasons in various jobs in Chicago's front office.
Bergevin played for Chicago,...
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