Category Archives: 2012-13 Blackhawks

NHL Trade Deadline: Impact On The Western Conference Race

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Now that the dust has settled from the trade deadline, how did teams in the Western Conference help (or hurt) their chances of getting to the Stanley Cup Final?

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Patrick Sharp At Center?

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Chris Kuc asked the question so many Hawks fans have wondered over the last 20 months, and Patrick Sharp answered it. Would he move back to center? “I’d go back there 100 percent,” said Sharp, who was injured March 6. … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Send Morin, Hayes To Rockford

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Tab Bamford

On Tuesday, the Blackhawks assigned Jeremy Morin and Jimmy Hayes to Rockford. This move appears to be clearing the way for Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp to return from injury to face St. Louis on Thursday night.

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NHL Trade Deadline: Western Conference Action Heating Up

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Tab Bamford

After the Blackhawks announced the acquisition of veteran center Michal Handzus, two other Western Conference teams made significant moves on Monday night. The Los Angeles Kings traded a second round pick in the 2014 and 2015 Drafts to the Buffalo … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Escape Predators

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Tab Bamford

After dominating for 40 minutes, the Blackhawks gave away a two-goal lead in the third period against Nashville on Monday night. Thankfully, they emerged with the second point in the shootout.

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Blackhawks Acquire Michal Handzus

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Tab Bamford

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded a fourth round pick to the San Jose Sharks for veteran center Michal Handzus.

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Jake Muzzin Named NHL Rookie of the Month

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Tab Bamford

On Monday, the NHL named Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin the Rookie of the Month for March. Brandon Saad’s production in 14 games might make this seem like an April Fool’s Day joke to many Blackhawks fans.

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Young Blackhawks Dominate Red Wings

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks celebrated Easter by throttling the Detroit Red Wings, winning 7-1 at Joe Louis Arena. This game – as much as any this season – showed the potential staying power being developed by the Blackhawks organization.

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Could The Blackhawks Answer At 2C Be On The Roster Already?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Tab Bamford

As the NHL trade deadline approaches, Blackhawks fans are squarely focused on the team acquiring a second-line center. But could the Hawks have an answer on the roster already?

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Blackhawks Show No Pity, Shutout The Flames

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Tab Bamford

After a tough loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night, the Blackhawks bounced back with a strong effort to shutout the Calgary Flames 2-0.

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