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Various thoughts & ideas about the Chicago Blackhawks

What To Do About Patrick Kane?

Since his weekend of “fun” in Wisconsin, most of the Chicago media has weighed in on what the Blackhawks should do with superstar Patrick Kane. Here is a collection of links to their thoughts:

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Blackhawks World Championships Update (Saturday)

Here’s an update on the Blackhawks playing at the World Championships through Saturday’s action: Duncan Keith, Canada 6 games, 1 goal, 8 assists, 9 points, +7 Patrick Sharp, Canada 6 games, 1 goal, 5 assists, 6 points, +2 Marcus Kruger, Sweden 6  … Continue reading

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Blackhawks World Championships Update

Here is how the Blackhawks’ players are doing at the 2012 World Championships tournament in Helsinki and Stockholm (stats thru Thursday, May 10): Patrick Sharp, Canada 4 games, 1 goal, 4 assists, 5 points, +1 Duncan Keith, Canada 4 games, … Continue reading

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Patrick Kane Went To A Party

Deadspin.com has photos of Patrick Kane having a good time at a number of parties at the University of Wisconsin last weekend. The stories are pretty wild, and leave a lot to the imagination. My sources echo what Jay Zawaski … Continue reading

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Joel Quenneville’s Future: How He, and the Blackhawks, Have Evolved

Since Rocky Wirtz was given control of the Chicago Blackhawks, they have been no stranger to the rumor mill. From adding high priced free agents to making bold changes both on and behind the bench, the Blackhawks have been a … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Name Norm Maciver Assistant GM

On Monday morning, the Blackhawks announced a move in their front office. Norm Maciver has been promoted to the position of assistant general manager, replacing Marc Bergevin. Bergevin left to take the GM job in Montreal last week. Maciver has been … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Free Agency: How 2013 Could Impact The Coming Summer

This summer’s crop of free agents in Chicago is loaded with veterans, most of whom aren’t expected back next year. But looking at the summer of 2013, the Blackhawks are looking at a number of intriguing decisions that could impact … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Competing In World Championships

Six members of the Chicago Blackhawks will represent three different countries in the IIHF World Championships. The tournament officially begins on May 4. Marcus Kruger and Viktor Stalberg will join Niklas Hjalmarsson for Sweden. Michael Frolik will represent the Czech Republic. … Continue reading

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Champion Blackhawks Two Years Later: Looking Back At Post-Cup Trades

It has been two years since the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup, and the dismantling series of trades that immediately followed the championship. With two full seasons now in the books, how did the Blackhawks do in the trades that … Continue reading

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Grading Stan Bowman’s Moves: Trades

Earlier this week we looked back at and evaluated the free agent moves Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman made between the end of the 2010-11 season and the final horn sounding against Phoenix. Now, let’s consider the trades Bowman … Continue reading

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