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Blackhawks Sign D Adam Clendening
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with defenseman Adam Clendening on a three-year contract. He is the second defenseman drafted in 2011 to sign an entry-level deal with the Blackhawks this week (Klas Dahlbeck). Clendening, 19, was selected in … Continue reading →
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Central Division Cap Situations
With the retirement of Nicklas Lidstrom in Detroit becoming official, there should be two immediate responses from Blackhawks fans: Respect. He was the best of his era. Fear. The Wings now have an enormous amount of cap space. Looking around … Continue reading →
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Report: Nicklas Lidstrom To Retire
The Detroit Red Wings will host a press conference on Thursday, at which one of the greatest defenseman to ever play the game will reportedly retire. Nicklas Lidstrom will hang up his skates after 1,564 regular season games with the … Continue reading →
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Blackhawks Sign Four Prospects
Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward Joakim Nordstrom, defenseman Klas Dahlbeck, and goaltenders Mac Carruth and Kent Simpson on three-year contracts. We reported the Carruth deal last week. Carruth, Nordstrom and Simpson were drafted in 2010; Dahlbeck was a … Continue reading →
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Blackhawks Sign Johnny Oduya To 3-Year Extension
The Blackhawks announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to a three-year contract extension with defenseman Johnny Oduya. Oduya had five points (one goal, four assists) and a plus-three rating in 18 regular season games with Chicago after being acquired on Feb. 27 … Continue reading →
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Blackhawks Free Agency: What Jamal Mayers Means This Summer
With reports that the Blackhawks signed forward Jamal Mayers for another year, the Hawks have a pretty full roster already looking ahead to the 2012-13 season. So what does the Mayers signing mean to this summer’s free agent agenda for … Continue reading →
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Report: Blackhawks Bring Back Jamal Mayers
RDS reported early on Friday evening that the Blackhawks have agreed to terms on a one-year, $600k deal with veteran forward Jamal Mayers. Mayers had six goals and nine assists in 81 regular season games in 2011-12. He ranked third … Continue reading →
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Examining The Blackhawks Organizational Depth Between The Pipes
A great deal has been said about the performance of the two guys that played the goaltender position for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2011-12 season. But they have made a number of moves to improve the organization’s depth at … Continue reading →
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Blackhawks Sign Mac Carruth
Earlier today, we noted that the Blackhawks were close to signing goalie Mac Carruth. They have reportedly signed him to a three-year, entry-level deal with a $525k cap number (per RDS). It is a two-way deal.
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NHL Must Fine Shane Doan, Other Coyotes For Complaints
After they were eliminated from the playoffs by the LA Kings, the Phoenix Coyotes once again distinguished themselves by crying about… wait for it… the officiating. Here are the comments of their captain after the loss: The NHL needs to … Continue reading →
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Niklas Hjalmarsson: Time To Go
As the respective conference finals continue, the Blackhawks are (once again) watching from home. There are a number of players that might be headed out of town this summer, either as a free agent or by trade. But one player … Continue reading →
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The 5 Biggest “What Ifs” in Blackhawks History
In the wake of Kerry Wood announcing his retirement from the Chicago Cubs, fans have engaged in a number of discussions surrounding Chicago sports. Should the Cubs retire Wood’s number? Why can’t Sox fans respect his career? And, perhaps the … Continue reading →
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Canada Eliminated From World Championships
Early Thursday morning in the US, Canada lost a heart-breaking game to Slovakia and their hopes for a gold medal at the 2012 World Championships ended. Duncan Keith finished the tournament with 11 points (one goal, 10 assists) and was … Continue reading →
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Dirty Coyotes: NHL Suspends Martin Hanzal
Martin Hanzal may not have a history of supplemental discipline, but he has been one of many Coyotes involved in dirty play in this postseason. Hanzal was personally called for two roughing penalties and one elbowing penalty in the first … Continue reading →
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NHL Cancels European Games, Rookie Games
Reports on Wednesday afternoon are that the NHL has already made a number of significant cancellations, preparing for a potential work stoppage in the fall. According to TSN, the season-opening games played overseas will not be held for the first time … Continue reading →
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NHL Discussion Turns To CBA
On Wednesday morning, the NHL informed the NHLPA that they intend to either terminate or renegotiate the Collective Bargaining Agreement. According to the CBA, both parties have until 120 days prior to the expiration date of the existing CBA to … Continue reading →
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What To Do About Patrick Kane?
Since his weekend of “fun” in Wisconsin, most of the Chicago media has weighed in on what the Blackhawks should do with superstar Patrick Kane. Here is a collection of links to their thoughts: On Tuesday, the Chicago Sun-Times reported … Continue reading →
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Blackhawks Sign Rob Flick
On Tuesday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that they have come to terms on a three-year deal with Rob Flick. Flick, 21, was a fourth round selection (120th overall) in the 2010 NHL Draft. He split the 2011-12 season between the Rockford … Continue reading →
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Dale Hunter Resigns In Washington: Blackhawks Should Call Him
On Monday morning, Dale Hunter stepped down as the head coach of the Washington Capitals. He needs to now become the top candidate to replace Mike Haviland on the Chicago Blackhawks bench. There are a number of factors to consider … Continue reading →
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Blackhawks World Championships Update (Saturday)
Here’s an update on the Blackhawks playing at the World Championships through Saturday’s action: Duncan Keith, Canada 6 games, 1 goal, 8 assists, 9 points, +7 Patrick Sharp, Canada 6 games, 1 goal, 5 assists, 6 points, +2 Marcus Kruger, Sweden 6 … Continue reading →
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Blackhawks World Championships Update
Here is how the Blackhawks’ players are doing at the 2012 World Championships tournament in Helsinki and Stockholm (stats thru Thursday, May 10): Patrick Sharp, Canada 4 games, 1 goal, 4 assists, 5 points, +1 Duncan Keith, Canada 4 games, … Continue reading →
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Patrick Kane Went To A Party
Deadspin.com has photos of Patrick Kane having a good time at a number of parties at the University of Wisconsin last weekend. The stories are pretty wild, and leave a lot to the imagination. My sources echo what Jay Zawaski … Continue reading →
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Brandon Saad: How Much Should Blackhawks Fans Expect?
As the playoffs continue without the Chicago Blackhawks, fans have already started making lists of free agents the team should target. There are two primary concerns being expressed by everyone surrounding Chicago: they need another top-four defenseman (preferably physical), and … Continue reading →
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Blackhawks Fire Mike Haviland
The Blackhawks surprised many on Tuesday afternoon with the announcement that the team relieved assistant coach Mike Haviland of his duties. Haviland was reportedly a finalist for the coaching job in Winnipeg last summer, and was loved by the players in Chicago. … Continue reading →
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Joel Quenneville’s Future: How He, and the Blackhawks, Have Evolved
Since Rocky Wirtz was given control of the Chicago Blackhawks, they have been no stranger to the rumor mill. From adding high priced free agents to making bold changes both on and behind the bench, the Blackhawks have been a … Continue reading →
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