Category Archives: Rumors

Trivia and other random Blackhawks stuff

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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Center of Attention: Second Line Options For The Blackhawks

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Tab Bamford

As the owners and players sort through the legal details of getting hockey back on the ice, fans are left to wonder which players will be playing somewhere else in the next couple weeks. And, with a very small window … Continue reading →

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NHL Free Agency: Shane Doan In Chicago?

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Tab Bamford

After the NHLPA closed their meetings in Chicago on Wednesday, Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews joked with the media that he “lobbied” for could-be-former Coyotes captain Shane Doan to sign with the Hawks when he becomes an unrestricted free agent on … Continue reading →

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Evander Kane: The Blackhawks Must Pursue Unhappy Jet

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Reports on Saturday are that Winnipeg Jets forward Evander Kane doesn’t want to negotiate an extension with the team, and may become available this week before the 2012 NHL Draft. If that’s the case, the Chicago Blackhawks should be on … Continue reading →

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Dale Hunter Resigns In Washington: Blackhawks Should Call Him

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Tab Bamford

On Monday morning, Dale Hunter stepped down as the head coach of the Washington Capitals. He needs to now become the top candidate to replace Mike Haviland on the Chicago Blackhawks bench.

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NHL Free Agency: 10 Unrestricted Targets For The Blackhawks

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Tab Bamford

On Sunday, the third team from the Central Division was bounced out of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs when the LA Kings swept the division-winning St. Louis Blues. What we’ve seen is the Kings, who were the eight seed, hammer the … Continue reading →

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Rumor: Montreal Canadiens Interested in Joel Quenneville

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Tab Bamford

On Sunday night, Hockey Night in Canada gave the hockey world the following: So we can apparently add Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville’s name to the list of candidates in Montreal. Whether or not he would leave Chicago is up for … Continue reading →

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Chicago Blackhawks Trade Market: The Perfect Number 2 Center

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Tab Bamford

Everyone in Chicago is enamored with the idea of the Hawks making a move to add a legitimate second center to the roster before the 2011-12 season begins. Despite quality production from Patrick Sharp in that role last year, and … Continue reading →

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