Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks

NHL Champs vs. Blackhawks at Wrigley?

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:51:20 -0500

Hockey fans everywhere fell in love with the first ever Winter Classic last January in Buffalo, where 71,217 people packed into Ralph Wilson Stadium. They loved it so much that they are bringing the event for another go-around next season in Chicago, where the Blackhawks will host the Stanley Cup champion Detriot Red Wings. Fantastic idea! [...]

Winter Classic to be Played in Chicago

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:58:08 -0500

We all remember the Winter Classic played in Buffalo New Years Day. This year the Winter Classic is making its way to Chicago where the Blackhawks will face off against the Detroit Red Wings at Wrigley Field on January 1, 2009. This is a rivalry of the original six and it will be a heated [...]

Blackhawks and Red Wings at Wrigley Field?

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:52:33 -0500

You heard it right. On New Years Day 2009, the Chicago Blackhawks will host the Detroit Red Wings within the frozen confines of Wrigley Field. No, there won't be any ivy on the wall, but I'd imagine there would be plenty of snow on the field. I'm sure the bleacher bums at Wrigley will be in full force for this event. I wonder if the they will sell out the seats that sit across the street on top of the apartments? Hmm…

Wrigley Field It Is: NHL Outdoor Classic in Chicago Jan. 1

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:27:20 -0500

It has been touch-and-go. First it was Yankee Stadium. Then, Wrigley Field. Then, Yankee Stadium, again. According to several sources, it seems that Wrigley Field will indeed host the NHL Outdoor Classic on January 1. The game will feature the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. The announcement is expected sometime this week.Maury Brown is the Founder and President of the Business of Sports Network (http://www.businessofsportsnetwork.com/), which includes The Biz of Baseball (http://www.bizofbasketball.com/), The Biz of Football (http://www.bizoffootball.com/), The Biz of Basketball (http://www.bizofbasketball.com/) and The Biz of Hockey (http://bizofhockey.com/). He is contributor to Baseball Prospectus (http://baseballprospectus.com/news/?author=124), and is available as a freelance writer.Brown's full bio is here. (http://www.businessofsportsnetwork.com/index.php?option=com_content view=article id=47 Itemid=18) He looks forward to your comments via email and can be contacted through the Business of Sports Network (http://www.businessofsportsnetwork.com/index.php?option=com_contact view=contact id=2 Itemid=29).

Montreal Resigns Halak

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:52:51 -0500

The former Maineiac goaltender who backstopped the Maineiacs net in the 2004-2005 season has resigned with the Montreal Canadiens. Jaroslav Halak has agreed to a two year, 1.55 million dollar deal with Montreal. Last year he had a 2-1-1 record with a 2.11GAA and a .934SV%. He was behind Cristobal Huet and Carey Price last year. He spent most of last year with the Hamilton Bulldogs where he...

Wrigley Field It Is: NHL Outdoor Classic in Chicago Jan. 1

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:36:09 -0500

THE AFTER PARTY

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:08:15 -0500

Overachieving snowboarders strike again. (Waiting For Next Year)
Why I am a college sports fan. (Gate 21)
Mutiny on the Erie. (The Money Shot)
Is Anna Kournikova as hot as she used to be? (on 205th magazine)
Which vintage jersey's should the Wings and Blackhawks wear? (Puck Daddy)

WWE babes in bikinis ... on video! (WWE)
Teresa Earnhardt looking to sell DEI? (FanIQ)
Could 2008 be the best sports year ever? (Rumors and Rants)
Vince Young is not the same; he is a martian. (Throwing Into Traffic)
NFL players less likely to save your life. (Next Round)

Desperately seeking Favre. (The Sports Kolache)
Naked Sox fans raid New York. (Red Sox Monster)
Sorry Walker... here's my favorite Texas Ranger. (Hall of Very Good)
Zombie Kickball III. (Steady Burn)
A new site for sports bloggers. (Sports Blog Bucks)

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Wrigley Field It Is: NHL Outdoor Classic in Chicago Jan. 1

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:15:19 -0500

2nd Winter Classic to be Played at Wrigley Field

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:24:07 -0500

According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks will be the teams playing in the 2nd Winter Classic to be held on New Year's Day 2009. The league is expected to announce next week that the site of the outdoor hockey game will be Chicago's Wrigley Field.

Chicago to Host Next Year's Winter Classic

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:55:58 -0500

The Star-Tribune is reporting that the Winter Classic will be held in Wrigley Field on January 1st, 2009. The Blackhawks will face the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Detroit Red Wings. It's an Original Six match up. It should be a very good match up with the Blackhawk on the rise with players like Kane and Toews...

Making Sense Of The Free Agency Madness

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:41:04 -0500

NHL free agency is less than 3 days old and already the NHL's landscape has undergone some big changes. Which teams have taken advantage of free agency, and which teams were in better shape on June 30th? It's time to break down the winners and losers in free agency thus far.

NHL Roundup: Hossa signs with Red Wings

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:45:00 -0500

Marian Hossa signs a one year deal with the Detroit Red Wings. Read about this and other big moves in the opening days of free agency in the NHL.

A successful day for Dale and the Hawks

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:16:16 -0500

Recapping the Blackhawks' first day of free agency activity, which saw them pick up Brian Campbell and Cristobal Huet.

Blackhawks Bourque to Calgary

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:15:13 -0500

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the team has acquired a future second round draft pick from the Calgary Flames in exchange for restricted free agent forward Rene Bourque.

Forget July 1, Blackhawks Need to Act Now

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:05:47 -0500

To be successful, an NHL team needs at least six scoring forwards. The Chicago Blackhawks have at least four: Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Patrick Sharp and Andrew Ladd. The current roster is rounded out by Martin Havlat and Robert Lang, both of which are under contract for another season. The question is whether its in the Hawks' best interest to have both Lang and Havlat on the roster opening night. With Lang approaching 38 years of age, Havlat having played in just 55% of games in his two years with the Hawks, and the Hawks spending $10 million between the two of them, the Hawks should at least explore trade options for Lang and Havlat. Its no secret the Hawks want to add a puck moving defenseman and a top six forward, so why wait until free agency starts? With the draft less than a week away and several moves involving picks appearing to develop, why not see what they can get in exchange for these two? With reports of Olli Jokinen, Patrick Marleau and Vincent Lecavalier on the trading block, the Hawks have an opportunity to add a player making as much as Havlat without having to worry about the uncertainty of free agency. Whether the Hawks will pursue this opportunity, however, is also an uncertainty.