Category Archives: Rumors

Trivia and other random Blackhawks stuff

Blackhawks Sign Evan Brophey

Late Thursday the Blackhawks agreed to terms with center Evan Brophey on a two-way contract. The deal has a base salary of $500k, and is only one year in length, according to CapGeek.com. Brophey was selected in the third round (68th … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Cap Situation: Should Hawks Call Rocky… Mountains?

With news on Monday that the Blackhawks have answered the offer sheet from San Jose to keep Niklas Hjalmarsson in the fold, at the price of $14M over four years ($3.5M per), the fine print told Blackhawks fans that another … Continue reading

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Mike Modano: A Perfect Fit in Chicago?

There are a number of rumors flying right now surrounding veteran center Mike Modano, who turned 40 in early June. The Detroit Red Wings are recruiting him hard, but there are allegedly three or four teams with interest in him, … Continue reading

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Antti Niemi Files For Arbitration: Possible Issues

The deadline for restricted free agents to file for arbitration was over the weekend, and 31 players filed. The biggest name on the list was Blackhawks’ goalie Antti Niemi. By filing for arbitration, Niemi indicates that he wants an independent … Continue reading

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A Possible Trade Partner For Cristobal Huet?

The Blackhawks have moved a number of players since winning the Stanley Cup, and the one elephant that remains in the room is now-backup netminder Cristobal Huet. With a $5.625M cap number and after losing the starting gig in Chicago … Continue reading

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Where Will The Blackhawks’ Scoring Come From In 2010-11?

In the wake of a flurry of departures in the last couple weeks, there are a lot of Blackhawks fans that are soiling themselves about replacing the players that have left or will be leaving shortly. During the historic 2009-10 … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Trade Kris Versteeg to Toronto

  Late Wednesday night, within hours of free agency beginning, the Chicago Blackhawks made their second trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs within a week. This deal involved a prominent NHL player, though. Toronto receives Kris Versteeg and the rights to Bill Sweatt … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Top 20 Prospect Rankings: Post-Draft Edition

Now that the 2010 NHL Draft is in the rear-view mirror and the dust appears to have settled (before free agency starts on July 1), let’s look at the top prospects in the Blackhawks organization. If you’re interested in seeing … Continue reading

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2010 NHL Draft: Chicago Blackhawks Select Kent Simpson

Kent Simpson – G 6’3  184  DOB: 3/26/92 NHL Central Scouting: 3 NAG, International Scouting Services: No. 11 (goaltender), The Hockey News: No. 82

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Blackhawks Trade Buzz: Patrick Sharp vs. Dustin Byfuglien

Who should the Blackhawks keep: Dustin Byfuglien or Patrick Sharp? Let’s look at the numbers to determine who should stay. Continue reading

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