Category Archives: Rumors

Trivia and other random Blackhawks stuff

Report: Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane Ask For $12M

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Tab Bamford

It’s believed Kane-Toews initial ask of CHI on extension is around $12M/yr each. They’ll end up lower but still could be $10M+ AAV players. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 26, 2014   If there are two guys to redefine new … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks: Patrick Sharp, Kevin Hayes Updates

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Tab Bamford

On Wednesday night, Mark Lazerus at the Sun-Times posted a telling article quoting Patrick Sharp’s agent, Rick Curran. This quote from the article sums it up well: “There’s no truth to any rumor that Patrick Sharp is available to trade,” … Continue reading →

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Report: Patrick Sharp “Available”

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Tab Bamford

Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos is reporting that Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp may be available heading into this week’s NHL Draft. Tweet

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Report: Ryan Kesler Wants Chicago (or Pittsburgh)

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Tab Bamford

According to a report, Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler wants to be traded and “only wants to go to either” the Blackhawks or Pittsburgh Penguins. Tweet

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2014 NHL Draft: 5 Names To Watch

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Tab Bamford

With the 2014 NHL Draft upcoming next week, the Chicago Blackhawks have eight selections (none in the second round). With their first round selection currently slotted for 27th overall, here are five players the Hawks might be targeting. Tweet

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Blackhawks Free Agent Target: Brian Boyle

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Tab Bamford

As the Blackhawks prepare for free agency, obviously the first order of business is getting Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane locked-up long term. After the two faces of the franchise, the team will start looking to the future, and there … Continue reading →

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2014 NHL Draft: Mock Drafts Predict Blackhawks Selection

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Tab Bamford

With the Stanley Cup Final continuing on to Game Five on Friday night, fans of the rest of the NHL world have started turning their collective attention to the next event on the calendar that will impact the future of … Continue reading →

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Rumor: Blackhawks, Isles Still Talking Trade?

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Tab Bamford

After the Chicago Sun-Times reported earlier on Saturday that the Blackhawks had talked with the New York Islanders about defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky, Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald is reporting the two teams continue talking. Sassone reports the Blackhawks are … Continue reading →

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Should The Chicago Blackhawks Pursue Daniel Alfredsson?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Earlier this week, Pierre LeBrun provided a few trade possibilities in a multi-part blog post on ESPN.com. The two hot names on the trade market right now are a couple elder statesmen who desperately want to win a ring: Jarome … Continue reading →

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The Blackhawks Should Pursue Ryan O’Reilly

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Reports are indicating that the Colorado Avalanche are now shopping unhappy free agent center Ryan O’Reilly. The question isn’t whether or not the Blackhawks should be interested (they should), but what could/should they be willing to give up to acquire … Continue reading →

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