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

2013 Winter Classic Update

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Tab Bamford
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NHL Preseason Cancelled

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Tab Bamford

On Thursday afternoon, the NHL released the following: The National Hockey League announced today the cancellation of the remainder of the 2012 preseason schedule. The cancellation of the preseason schedule was necessary because of the absence of a Collective Bargaining … Continue reading →

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Rockford IceHogs Add Brett Lebda to Training Camp Roster

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Tab Bamford

The Rockford IceHogs made a final addition to the group on their training camp roster on Friday: veteran defenseman Brett Lebda.

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Blackhawks Sign D Michal Rozsival

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks announce on Tuesday that they have agreed on a one-year deal with defenseman Michal Rozsival. Rozsival, who turned 34 on Labor Day, played in 54 games with the Phoenix Coyotes last year. He recorded 62 hits and 91 … Continue reading →

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NHL CBA Update: 4 Days To Go And…?

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Tab Bamford

It’s worth a few moments of your time to read this great piece from TSN’s Bob McKenzie this morning. Meanwhile, the players have challenged the NHL’s ability to lock them out with the labour boards of two Canadian provinces. Closer … Continue reading →

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Tuesday NHL Lockout Updates

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Tab Bamford

#NHL & #NHLPA reportedly have no current plans to renew CBA talks. Probably won’t until after September 10, as suggested by @darrendreger — Spector’s Hockey (@SpectorsHockey) September 4, 2012 Just spoke to three NHL players and growing feeling that NHL … Continue reading →

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New Fan Ambassador Program

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks launched a new program for Fan Ambassadors on Thursday. Fans can win prizes, such as a signed Patrick Sharp sweater, for doing what we do anyway – talk about the team on Facebook and Twitter, retweet comments from … Continue reading →

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Report: Edmonton Oilers Extend Taylor Hall

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Reports on Wednesday are that the Edmonton Oilers have agreed on a seven-year, $42M extension ($6M cap hit) with former top overall pick Taylor Hall. In two NHL seasons, Hall has already missed 38 games because of injury. He has … Continue reading →

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NHLPA Video From Tuesday Meetings

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Tab Bamford

The following is an eight minute video released by the NHLPA on Wednesday that was filmed following the players meetings in Kelowna, BC yesterday. Brent Seabrook was reportedly among those that attended this meeting.

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NHL Responds to Players Proposal

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Here’s a look around social media at some reactions to the NHL denying the NHLPA’s counter proposal on Wednesday afternoon:

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