Author Archives: Tab Bamford

Blackhawks Problems: A Change Chicago Should Make

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Tab Bamford

With fans in Chicago begging for the Blackhawks to make a move that might not be available, there is one move GM Stan Bowman could make internally that might make an impact. One trade needs to be made, and could happen … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Lose Sixth Straight

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Tab Bamford

In what is becoming an all-too-familiar story, the Chicago Blackhawks lost a road game. They haven’t won a game since before the All-Star Game, and haven’t played much defense since then as well.

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Blackhawks Prospects In Action At Beanpot Tournament

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Tab Bamford

On Monday night, while the Blackhawks continue a long weekend, a couple of the organization’s top prospects will be on display in one of the great college hockey events: the Beanpot Tournament.

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Believing Bowman: Blackhawks Really Standing Still?

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Tab Bamford

On Friday, the Blackhawks lost a fifth straight game and general manager Stan Bowman told the collected media that nothing was imminent on the trade front. While fans are up in arms about Bowman’s comments, a decent memory should provide a … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Burned On The Road Again

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks lost their third consecutive game to begin the second half of the season, this time falling to the Calgary Flames. Despite losing the game, Ray Emery may have won the starting job.

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Chicago Blackhawks: The Perfect Remedy To Their Goalie Problems

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Corey Crawford has struggled lately, and Ray Emery is only signed to a one-year deal. If the Blackhawks continue having problems between the pipes, what should they do moving forward? Perhaps they should take a page out of Doug Wilson’s … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Problems: Are They Stan Bowman’s Fault?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Lots of Blackhawks fans are placing blame on the job general manager Stan Bowman did last summer for the team’s perceived inability to compete. With the ability to evaluate the additions made via free agency 52 games later, did Bowman … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Celebrate Sam Gagner Heritage Night

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Patrick Sharp scored twice, but Sam Gagner had an all-time night (eight points!) as the Edmonton Oilers once again hammered the Blackhawks.

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Why, And How, The Blackhawks Make A Play For Ryan Suter

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Tab Bamford

If you’ve been asleep for the last 60 days, here’s what you’ve missed: the Blackhawks are in the hunt for both the number one and number eight seed in the Western Conference playoffs, and are one defenseman away from either … Continue reading →

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Is Sami Lepisto The New Kim Johnsson?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks do, contrary to popular belief, have someone under contract right now named Sami Lepisto. He’s a defenseman, he’s getting paid, but hasn’t been seen in almost a month. What happened to Lepisto?

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