Category Archives: 2011-12 Blackhawks

Report: Jonathan Toews Out With Concussion

Jay Zawaski reported on Wednesday afternoon that Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is suffering from concussion symptoms, which held him out of Tuesday night’s victory over the Detroit Red Wings and will cost him a start against Dallas on Thursday … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Edge Red Wings As Rookies Shine

Jimmy Hayes and Marcus Kruger scored Chicago’s two goals as the Blackhawks extended their winning streak to four games, three of which have come against the NHL’s elite.

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Blackhawks Exchange Minor Leaguers With Lightning

The Blackhawks traded forward Brandon Segal to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday afternoon for forward Matt Fornataro. Fornataro, who will turn 27 in June, has 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 46 games with the Norfolk Admirals of the … Continue reading

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Jonathan Toews Out Against Detroit

Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will miss Tuesday night’s game against the Detroit Red Wings with an upper-body injury. The team indicated that he is day-to-day, and that this has nothing to do with any previous injuries (wrist). Brendan Morrison will … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Trade Speculation: Should Chicago Deal Viktor Stalberg?

As the NHL trade deadline continues to come closer, the bi-polar Blackhawks aren’t making the decision(s) of GM Stan Bowman any easier. What do they need? How will they get it? And, perhaps most important, who is available? One player … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Win Streak Hits 3 With Big Third Period

Trailing after two periods, the Blackhawks put together a huge third period to win a third consecutive game, two of which have come against elite competition.

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Blackhawks Defensemen Decisions Determining Success

When trying to figure out how the Blackhawks need to be better to be legitimate Cup contenders, there is one statistic that desperately needs to be addressed. While the team’s goals against average is the obvious area of weakness, another … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Unload In Columbus, Win 6-1

Sami Lepisto scored his first goal with the Blackhawks, John Scott hammered Derek Dorsett and Viktor Stalberg continued to light up the Blue Jackets in a much-needed blowout victory for Chicago.

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NHL Trade Deadline: What to Make of Recent Defensive Deals

While the Blackhawks continue looking for a defenseman via trade, two trades have taken place in the last 24 hours that are noteworthy. How do those deals impact the ongoing search for the Hawks?

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Blackhawks Hammer Rangers, End Losing Streak

With an incredible first ten minutes that included four goals, the Chicago Blackhawks have ended a painful losing streak with an emphatic 4-2 victory of the Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers.

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