Category Archives: Prospects

Blackhawks Assign Mark McNeill To Rockford

The Blackhawks have assigned forward Mark McNeill, their first selection (18th overall) in the 2011 Draft, to Rockford. McNeill, 19, signed his three-year, entry-level contract with the Hawks on Jan. 2, 2012. In 67 games with Prince Albert in the WHL, McNeill had 17 multi-point games, including two … Continue reading

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Chicago Blackhawks Prospects: Junior Season Updates

A couple weeks ago we looked back at how Blackhawks prospects performed for various college programs this season. Over the weekend, the regular seasons ended for junior leagues all over the continent. Let’s take a look at how the season … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Sign Terry Broadhurst

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward Terry Broadhurst, 23, on a two-year contract. A native of Orland Park, Broadhurst was the captain at the University of Nebraska-Omaha as a junior, where he scored 16 goals and added 20 assists in 38 … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Prospect Mark McNeill Named WHL Player of the Week

The Blackhawks top selection in the 2011 NHL Draft, Mark McNeill, was named the Player of the Week in the Western Hockey League. With the Prince Albert Raiders, McNeill posted five goals and three assists, with a plus-four rating, in three games.

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Blackhawks Trade Speculation: How The 2009 NHL Draft Is Shaping The Hawks Future

The Blackhawks have been forced to rely on the depth of their organization recently with a number of players getting called up from Rockford because of injuries. Now that Patrick Sharp is expected to miss a month, more prospects names … Continue reading

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Brandon Pirri Named To AHL All-Star Game

On Wednesday afternoon, the rosters for the 2012 AHL All-Star Game were released. The only Blackhawks prospect to be honored is Brandon Pirri. Pirri, 20, has 32 points (14 goals, 18 assists) in 31 games with the Rockford IceHogs this season. … Continue reading

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World Junior Championships: Blackhawks Prospects Back In Action

All five of the Blackhawks’ prospects were on the ice at the World Junior Championships on Tuesday. In the first game of the day, the United States hammered Latvia 12-2. Adam Clendening scored in the second period and added an … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Sign Prospect Andrew Shaw

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms on an entry-level contract with forward Andrew Shaw.

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Mixed Results For Blackhawks Prospects At WJC On Saturday

Saturday evening brought mixed results for the five Blackhawks prospects in action. In the earlier of the two games featuring future Hawks, the USA tried to come back from an early 3-0 deficit but couldn’t get past a second goal … Continue reading

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Report: Blackhawks Sign Phillip Danault

RDS is reporting late Friday night that the Chicago Blackhawks have signed 2011 first round draft choice Phillip Danault. No additional details or confirmation are available. In 32 games with Victoriaville of the QMJHL this year, Danault has 33 points … Continue reading

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