http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/107 Recent articles about the Chicago Blackhawks en-us This morning in the Western Conference, Marian Hossa to return this week, David Legwand's crazy night, Oilers embarass themselves, Stephane Robidas under serious consideration for Team Canada and much more after the jump. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:44:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Sunday_Morning_NHL_Papers_Western_Conference_Ducks_looking_to_make_a_deal_Daniel_Sedin_returns_tonight_and_who_on_the_Blackhawks_could_be_dealt/1611658 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Sunday_Morning_NHL_Papers_Western_Conference_Ducks_looking_to_make_a_deal_Daniel_Sedin_returns_tonight_and_who_on_the_Blackhawks_could_be_dealt/1611658 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Sunday_Morning_NHL_Papers_Western_Conference_Ducks_looking_to_make_a_deal_Daniel_Sedin_returns_tonight_and_who_on_the_Blackhawks_could_be_dealt/1611658 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/f/afb2de0ddf7dbcec27cf6cf84e26c7075c1646b4/small/Vancouver_Canucks_v_6d88.jpg EDMONTON, Alberta(AP) Jonathan Toews scored two goals and added an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks won their sixth game in a row, knocking off the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday night. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:26:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Hawks_notch_6th_straight_win/1610546 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Hawks_notch_6th_straight_win/1610546 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Hawks_notch_6th_straight_win/1610546 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/8/18ddc18516f8ac30724658f760a20a30c12e5b24/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92963400.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D05EFA45427303039A60489D5F3CD9C36FF4BC87CC2E0A0722.jpg Jonathan Toews scored two goals and added an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks won their sixth game in a row, knocking off the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday night. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:25:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Toews_scores_2_adds_helper_as_Hawks_rip_Oilers/1610461 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Toews_scores_2_adds_helper_as_Hawks_rip_Oilers/1610461 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Toews_scores_2_adds_helper_as_Hawks_rip_Oilers/1610461 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/9/59cd513587f2e48a672500664ed384fd01166f1b/small/Chicago_Blackhawks_v_301f.jpg Jonathan Toews scored two goals and added an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks won their sixth game in a row, knocking off the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:14:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Blackhawks_win_six_in_row_Toews_tallies_twice/1610482 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Blackhawks_win_six_in_row_Toews_tallies_twice/1610482 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Blackhawks_win_six_in_row_Toews_tallies_twice/1610482 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/3/e3e75df434fdaac6d9ea155d150c1459319fa403/small/IL_Los_Angeles_b749.jpg Cristobal Huet, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane lead club to victory EDMONTON, Alberta -- In a Blackhawks locker room filled with young, enthusiastic players who aren't afraid to make a little noise, veteran goaltender Cristobal Huet goes about his business quietly. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Blackhawks_beat_Edmonton_5_2/1610355 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Blackhawks_beat_Edmonton_5_2/1610355 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Blackhawks_beat_Edmonton_5_2/1610355 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/a/aa2b0ccf81229d36ee86f65f345f19dd228d1e23/small/Colorado_Avalanche_v_82ca.jpg EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -Jonathan Toews scored two goals and added an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks won their sixth game in a row, knocking off the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday night. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:12:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Toews_helps_Blackhawks_beat_Oilers/1610445 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Toews_helps_Blackhawks_beat_Oilers/1610445 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Toews_helps_Blackhawks_beat_Oilers/1610445 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/f/ff8d6603ae72f0d37522b93baedd653bbc381f53/small/IL_Los_Angeles_c799.jpg The Chicago Blackhawks appear to have turned around their once-floundering franchise. But the ultimate goal remains a Cup title. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:47:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Blackhawks_still_chasing_Stanley/1607491 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Blackhawks_still_chasing_Stanley/1607491 Chicago Blackhawks have to clear enough money room for next season EDMONTON, Alberta -- Something happened en route to the Blackhawks' announcement of the contract extensions of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:32:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Cap_could_delay_signing_Hawks_3_stars/1605033 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Cap_could_delay_signing_Hawks_3_stars/1605033 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Cap_could_delay_signing_Hawks_3_stars/1605033 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/7/c7b5d95c90d5216cde9faa0de33b8cd01ce7c024/small/Chicago_Blackhawks_v_8bde.jpg In 1972 the Chicago Blackhawks drafted defender Phil Russell in the first round from the Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL). These many years later, another Oil King blueliner might make the first round in 2010.Mark Pysyk (19gp, 3-11-14 +5) is a 6.01, 175 RH defender who has some things to recommend him. Redline liked him enough to have him #28 and ISS has him #11 currently.Brad Hornung (Hornung on Hockey to the right on the blogroll) is a scout with an eye for talent and had this to say about Pysyk l... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Mark_Pysyk/1604507 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Mark_Pysyk/1604507 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Mark_Pysyk/1604507 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/2/d21912b9c2d2eeccacc3ab1f813beb853729e106/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f88373684.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937776ED92A93314C8BD1A1735BDE2A34A.jpg Kris Versteeg scored two power-play goals in Chicago's five-goal second period to help the Blackhawks rout the Calgary Flames 7-1 on Thursday night in a rematch of a first-round playoff series. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:29:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Versteeg_scores_two_as_Blackhawks_rout_Flames/1599314 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Versteeg_scores_two_as_Blackhawks_rout_Flames/1599314 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Versteeg_scores_two_as_Blackhawks_rout_Flames/1599314 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/4/8410d172ffd40163823a66e32013594bf7db649a/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92962194.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D069CF7955B6BC900E9F5DCEC02D16E03ADFADBBBEEB316B2F.jpg Kris Versteeg scored two power-play goals in Chicago's five-goal second period to help the Blackhawks rout the Calgary Flames 7-1 on Thursday in a rematch of a first-round playoff series. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Chicago_scores_five_in_second/1599628 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Chicago_scores_five_in_second/1599628 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Chicago_scores_five_in_second/1599628 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/c/9ce3659ce377783994191d7b00b4fa6e45f4e24c/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91244586.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D08A4A3CC4AAB19FAA95671FF402F83F87719F85F882EC0449.jpg Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. Preview: Boston Bruins at Atlanta Thrashers, 7 p.m. EST. The Thrashers have won four in a row, and Johan Hedberg(notes) started three of them. But with the Moose scheduled for a Saturday start against the Penguins, it's Ondrej Pavelec(notes) tonight against the visiting Bruins. As for the B&... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:33:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Puck_Previews_Thrash_drive_for_5_happy_21st_Patrick_Kane/1597412 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Puck_Previews_Thrash_drive_for_5_happy_21st_Patrick_Kane/1597412 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Puck_Previews_Thrash_drive_for_5_happy_21st_Patrick_Kane/1597412 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/9/497c998796ce4c27b2d834ff91d4f0ad3340ef73/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92962130.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D050B1571A5235239D9F5DCEC02D16E03A79BBBD9DD6CB5420.jpg by Bruce CiskieFiled under: Blackhawks, Western, NHL EconomicsReports began to surface this week regarding some significant moves by the Chicago Blackhawks. Five-year deals are coming for forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, and defenseman Duncan Keith is apparently going to sign a mammoth 13-year deal for less annual money.'Hawks Likely Have Some Dealing to Do originally appeared on Fanhouse NHL Blog on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hawks_Likely_Have_Some_Dealing_to_Do/1595216 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hawks_Likely_Have_Some_Dealing_to_Do/1595216 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hawks_Likely_Have_Some_Dealing_to_Do/1595216 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/0/e0a31d747f4309425120782d78388203d6e4d683/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92962126.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D045C5E02053199C199F5DCEC02D16E03A2E42CC6565958954.jpg According to an article by the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Blackhawks are set to sign Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane to new contracts. Both are restricted free agents at the end of this year. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:03:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Breaking_Blackhawks_Close_to_Signing_Trio_to_New_Contracts/1583689 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Breaking_Blackhawks_Close_to_Signing_Trio_to_New_Contracts/1583689 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Breaking_Blackhawks_Close_to_Signing_Trio_to_New_Contracts/1583689 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/f/ff8d6603ae72f0d37522b93baedd653bbc381f53/small/IL_Los_Angeles_c799.jpg Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • The blockbuster news of the morning is that the Chicago Blackhawks are close to signing Jonathan Toews(notes), Patrick Kane(notes) AND Duncan Keith(notes) to new deals, well ahead of restricted free agency for all three amigos. We covered the potential signings yesterday, and the mysteries remain: What will Kane and... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:58:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Puck_Headlines_Ovi_expected_back_Chicago_to_sign_3_stars/1581564 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Puck_Headlines_Ovi_expected_back_Chicago_to_sign_3_stars/1581564 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Puck_Headlines_Ovi_expected_back_Chicago_to_sign_3_stars/1581564 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/9/59cd513587f2e48a672500664ed384fd01166f1b/small/Chicago_Blackhawks_v_301f.jpg Have you heard about those Blackhawks lately?  After making a run in the playoffs last year, they are off to a great start again this season at 19-12-5.  Now, on the eve of their Circus Trip, management has leaked the information that they are close to signing Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews to long-term extensions, [...] Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:30:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Could_The_Hawks_Really_Extend_Kane_Toews_and_Keith/1580904 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Could_The_Hawks_Really_Extend_Kane_Toews_and_Keith/1580904 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Could_The_Hawks_Really_Extend_Kane_Toews_and_Keith/1580904 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/4/f41b1ad73958563436a54f096307dd286a5e6c68/small/Montreal_Canadiens_v_3abc.jpg The Chicago Blackhawks closing in on contract extensions for Patrick Kane(notes) and Jonathan Toews(notes) is something Pierre LeBrun of ESPN believes was never in doubt, despite the mathematic reality of their payroll next summer.Via Capgeek, the Blackhawks have roughly $13.47 million in available cap space after next off-season's free agents come off the books; which is why the majority of hockey pundits have questioned how, exactly, Chicago keeps restricted free agents Kane, Toews and ... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:23:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Chicago_attempting_the_impossible_Keeping_Toews_Kane_Keith/1574640 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Chicago_attempting_the_impossible_Keeping_Toews_Kane_Keith/1574640 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Chicago_attempting_the_impossible_Keeping_Toews_Kane_Keith/1574640 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/4/f41b1ad73958563436a54f096307dd286a5e6c68/small/Montreal_Canadiens_v_3abc.jpg Put Peter Bondra in the pro-Alex Semin camp. I had a chance to chat with #12 during Friday night’s 3-1 win over the Wild, and when I asked him how he’d go about coaching the enigmatic winger, how he’d address Semin’s conspicuous inconsistency, the general manager of the Slovakian national team emphasized that he’s seeing significant maturation this season in Semin’s game. “He’s got to learn the situations of the game still and when he can try [... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:35:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Bonzai_on_Semin_Good_Things_Are_Coming_Keep_Waiting/1573712 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Bonzai_on_Semin_Good_Things_Are_Coming_Keep_Waiting/1573712 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Bonzai_on_Semin_Good_Things_Are_Coming_Keep_Waiting/1573712 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/7/f789ff671e580a0bb81a419da26342127d8d969c/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72827821.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D082ED531C9E1584D0.jpg The Blackhawks are playing some filthy hockey this season.  Although the team has been riddled with early season injuries to many key players, they have still been able to hang onto the lead in the Central Division.  But what is the key to all their success the past few years?  Some say its an influx [...] Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:57:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Blackhawks_Andrew_Ladd_Boxes_Equipment_Manager_Before_Every_Game/1563163 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Blackhawks_Andrew_Ladd_Boxes_Equipment_Manager_Before_Every_Game/1563163 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Blackhawks_Andrew_Ladd_Boxes_Equipment_Manager_Before_Every_Game/1563163 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/6/56617bbec664504a0a700020859457821fb56ada/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92835107.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D04CEE3BD59BABF3499C0BB63A8307A4C50038E31C0969A720.jpg Toews and Burish both rode the bench for the Hawks Friday with injuries, but that didn’t stop Chicago from downing the Canadiens 3-2. Not only are they dominating on the ice (shaky goalie-work aside), but they seem to be gelling as a team off the ice as well. Does a couple of idiots dressing up [...] Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Jonathan_Toews_and_Adam_Burish_are_Dumb_and_Dumber/1483272 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Jonathan_Toews_and_Adam_Burish_are_Dumb_and_Dumber/1483272 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Jonathan_Toews_and_Adam_Burish_are_Dumb_and_Dumber/1483272 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/0/308c1130d6490151632bd6730148312cf6f7e2c2/small/toews1.jpg