The Blackhawks season ended abruptly and well ahead of the schedule they had set for themselves.  That early departure gives them a lot of time to evaluate the changes that are going to come. There are a few restricted free agents (RFA), several unrestricted free agents (UFA), and a contract the team would likely prefer […]

Corey Crawford has had a banner year, and nothing would cap it off better than another Stanley Cup Banner being raised to the rafters. In the first two games against the St. Louis Blues, both Crawford and Brian Elliott have played outstanding hockey. Brian Elliott added a 35 save shutout on Wednesday, and Crawford grabbed […]

After dropping Game 1 in St. Louis, there will inevitably be doubters who get that sinking feeling in the pit of their stomachs. The Fans who so quickly revert to the doom and gloom, but a loss to the Blues very well may have been just what the Blackhawks need to kickstart their campaign to […]

The Blackhawks and Blues playoff matchup is nothing new; they have met many times before. The Blackhawks know all too well what it’s like to constantly face off against an opponent in their path only to be sent home early. The Detroit Red Wings were that team for Chicago, and Chicago is now that team […]

Patrick Kane has had a spectacular season. On Sunday afternoon he added another milestone, getting his 100th point of the season (he started the game with 96) and a hat-trick for good measure in a 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins. Kane is the first Blackhawks player to record 100 points since Jeremy Roenick (107) […]

In hockey penalties are a frequent occurrence, and sometimes the referees get it wrong. However, on Tuesday night as the Blackhawks took the ice against the Minnesota Wild in their final meeting Duncan Keith let the bad blood against a bitter rival simmer above the boiling point. Keith took an uncharacteristically stupid penalty as he […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are currently stuck in the very worst version of Groundhog Day, and there is only one way out of it. They are going to have to put their heads down and muscle through one of the toughest stretches they’ve had since 2010. They have dropped seven of the ten games that they’ve […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have fallen on hard times in the month of March having gone 2-4-1, but is it time for the fans to panic? While losing five times early in the month is never a good thing for any team, the Blackhawks have actually had similar missteps over the last several season. None of […]

Throughout the league, there are a number of players that opposing fans just love to hate. In fact, there are too many to mention but let’s take a look at some of the most universally hated NHL players in the league today. These are the types of players that you love (most of them) when […]

The Blackhawks have a unique style, and it has consistently been difficult for other teams to defend against or replicate with any sort of sustained success. However, that hasn’t stopped them from trying. The key to this style of offense is every player’s ability to play aggressively in the offensive zone while being equally responsible […]

The Blackhawks have been playing some pretty solid hockey all season long, and with the latest acquisitions of Andrew Ladd, Dale Weise, and Tomas Fleischmann they have only become more formidable. This week, they will likely be adding Marian Hossa back to their already impressive line-up (recent update points to Friday vs. Dallas). And in […]

Once again, the Chicago Blackhawks have taken the biggest name off the market ahead of Monday’s trade deadline as they sent Marko Dano, a first round pick (plus a conditional pick in 2018 if they win the Cup) to the Winnipeg Jets for Andrew Ladd, Matt Fraser, and Jay Harrison. Though Ladd was the target […]

There are few things that the Blackhawks love more than the Stadium Series outdoor games. Last season, they participated in the Winter Classic against the Washington Capitals, which ended in a loss. This year, as they head into the State of Hockey, they will be looking to set that right with a win over the […]

It is hard to imagine that anyone could touch Artemi Panarin in the Calder Trophy race at this point. He has been the most consistent rookie, and he has been a big part of his teams success as well. Of course, many believe that he is not a true rookie, but in the eyes of […]

Earlier in the season, the conversation almost always revolved around Patrick Kane, and while he is still a central part of most of the storylines coming out of Chicago, his line is no longer the only one grabbing the headlines. Over the course of the last few weeks, we’ve seen captain Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith, […]

There is no doubt that Chicago Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews is one of their most talented players. He is a leader on and off the ice, and can play and excel in all three zones. Most importantly, he can pull out a clutch performance seemingly on demand. He is known as Captain Serious across the […]

There has been a rise of dominant Swedish players in the NHL in recent years, and the Blackhawks have been at the forefront of the movement with 11 players currently signed (or rights held) with the organization or one of their affiliates. In fact, six of them have already made an appearance this season with […]

The Chicago Blackhawks penalty kill just took a heavy blow on Friday afternoon as it was announced that Marcus Kruger had undergone surgery for a dislocated wrist. Marcus Kruger had surgery today to repair a dislocation of his left wrist. Anticipating return to hockey activities in approx. 4 months. — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) December 18, […]

Last Season, when Teuvo Teravainen first asserted himself in the Stanley Cup Finals Marian Hossa dubbed him as ‘Finnish Cold,’ but the Brandon Saad trade this summer facilitated a transition to fill a spot on the lottery line and as of late he has been more like ‘Finnish goaled.’ Nearly every forward in the lineup […]

As usual, Rick Rischall and I have been collaborating to bring you The Wrap Around. The time has come for us to wrap up the Circus trip and of course, we’ll have a look at Kane’s continuing points streak as well. So without further ado, Rick why don’t you take it away. Closing Time The […]