Category Archives: Prospects

Blackhawks Prospect Camp Preview: Forwards

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks summer prospect camp begins on Monday, and many of the organization’s top prospects will be in attendance. In this first part of a three-part series, we’ll look at some of the forwards that will be participating in the … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Announce Roster for 2012 Prospect Camp

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Tab Bamford

On Thursday morning, the Blackhawks made public the roster for this year’s prospect camp. Last year, the organization did not invite players with professional contracts, but a number of signed prospects will be at the camp this year. Among the … Continue reading →

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Will the Blackhawks Sign Another Blue Line Prospect?

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Tab Bamford

A great deal of speculation swirled around the NHL Draft this weekend in Pittsburgh regarding Niklas Hjalmarsson’s future with the Blackhawks organization. Reports indicate that Chicago is shopping both Hjalmarsson and Steve Montador (while he recovers from a concussion). While … Continue reading →

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2012 NHL Draft: Blackhawks Review Rounds 3-7

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Here are the picks the Chicago Blackhawks made between the 3rd and 7th rounds on Saturday:

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Blackhawks Select Dillon Fournier in Round Two

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Tab Bamford

In the second round of the 2012 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks selected defenseman Dillon Fournier. Fournier had nine goals and 29 assists in 52 games with Rouyn-Noranda of the QMJHL. He is listed at 6-1 and 160 pounds. McKeens … Continue reading →

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2012 NHL Draft Preview

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Tab Bamford

The 2012 NHL Draft is coming up, and is the next major step in this summer’s evolution of the Chicago Blackhawks as an organization. Here’s a look at some players that might hear their name called by GM Stan Bowman … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Sign D Adam Clendening

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Tab Bamford

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with defenseman Adam Clendening on a three-year contract. He is the second defenseman drafted in 2011 to sign an entry-level deal with the Blackhawks this week (Klas Dahlbeck). Sources close to the top … Continue reading →

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Examining The Blackhawks Organizational Depth Between The Pipes

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Tab Bamford

A great deal has been said about the performance of the two guys that played the goaltender position for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2011-12 season. But they have made a number of moves to improve the organization’s depth at … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Sign Mac Carruth

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Earlier today, we noted that the Blackhawks were close to signing goalie Mac Carruth. They have reportedly signed him to a three-year, entry-level deal with a $525k cap number (per RDS). It is a two-way deal.

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Report: Blackhawks Close to Signing Goalie Mac Carruth

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Tab Bamford

A report from The Oregonian indicates goaltender Mac Carruth is close to signing a pro deal with the Blackhawks. Carruth, 20, was 42-17-2 this season with a .904 save percentage and two shutouts for the Portland Winterhawks (WHL). Portland’s season ended in the … Continue reading →

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