Category Archives: News

Up-to-date news and info about the Chicago Blackhawks, including news from regarding player movement to/from the minors, the draft, and trades

Marian Hossa, Patrick Kane Selected In All-Star Draft

On Thursday night the NHL held their second annual NHL All-Star Game Fantasy Draft in Ottawa. Captains Daniel Alfredsson and Zdeno Chara make the selections. From the Blackhawks, Marian Hossa was selected fourth by Team Chara. Patrick Kane was selected 12th, also by Team … Continue reading

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NHL, NHLPA Agree On Revenue

Late Friday afternoon, the NHL and NHLPA released the following statement: The NHL and the NHLPA have reached a settlement of their dispute over 2010-11 Hockey Related Revenue (HRR).  The return of Escrow monies to the Players and Revenue Sharing … Continue reading

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NHLPA Refuses Consent of Proposed Realignment

From NHL.com (Jan. 6): The National Hockey League announced today that it will not move forward with implementation of the Realignment Plan and modified Playoff Format recently approved by the NHL Board of Governors for the 2012-13 NHL season because the … Continue reading

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Pittsburgh’s Deryk Engelland Suspended 3 Games

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Anaheim Ducks Make Coaching Change… To Bruce Boudreau

Early Thursday morning in the Eastern and Central time zones, the Anaheim Ducks announced that Bruce Boudreau will replace Randy Carlyle as head coach. The Ducks also fired assistants Dave Farrish and Mike Foligno and video coordinator Joe Trotta.

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Blackhawks Roadwatch Party On Friday Night!

On Friday Night, when the Blackhawks take on the Calgary Flames, we’re having our first roadwatch party of the 2011-12 season! Come out to Ultimate Cigar in Villa Park in time for the 8:00 PM CT for the festivities. We’ll … Continue reading

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NBA Lockout Continues, NHL To Benefit

On Monday afternoon, NBA Players Association rejected the owners’ proposed CBA and will seek to decertify, according to executive director Billy Hunter. The union also plans to pursue an antitrust lawsuit against the NBA. This puts the 2011-12 NBA season in serious … Continue reading

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St. Louis Blues Make A Coaching Change

On Sunday night, the St. Louis Blues announced that they had fired Davis Payne as their head coach, replacing him with Ken Hitchcock. Hitchcock’s first games behind the bench for the Blues will be Tuesday, when St. Louis hosts the … Continue reading

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CI Featured on The Fourth Period Radio on NHL Home Ice

On Saturday, Nov. 5, I’ll be a featured guest on the first installment of The Fourth Period Radio on NHL Home Ice (XM/Sirius) and throughout Canada. I’m scheduled to be on around 4:25 pm CT. Also appearing on Saturday’s show will … Continue reading

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Pekka Rinne Staying In Nashville

On Thursday morning, the Nashville Predators agreed to terms on a new seven-year, $49M contract with netminder Pekka Rinne. Rinne was a Vezina finalist last year, when he posted a 33-22-9 record, 2.12 goals against average and .930 save percentage … Continue reading

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