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Various thoughts & ideas about the Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Summer Fixes: Blue Line Help Possible

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Now that we’ve looked back at the free agents Stan Bowman signed last summer, let’s look at a guy they should spend some of the Brian Campbell-created cap space on this summer. There were some obvious issues with the group … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Stan Bowman’s Media Availability

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Stan Bowman met the media on Wednesday morning and answered questions on a number of topics. Here are a few highlights:

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Blackhawks Postseason Recap: More Questions Than Answers

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Six was the unlucky number for the Blackhawks this spring. They finished sixth in the Western Conference, and were bounced out of the playoffs in six games by the Phoenix Coyotes. And now that the playoffs are officially done, let’s … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Sign Ray Emery To One-Year Extension

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Tab Bamford

During the first period of Saturday’s game in Detroit, the Blackhawks announced a one-year contract extension for backup goalie Ray Emery. Various sources have reported the dollar amount on the contract to be $1.15M. In 34 appearances in 2011-12, Emery … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Toews Cleared For Contact

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews was cleared for contact on Saturday.

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Blackhawks Finish Off Blues

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Tab Bamford

It wasn’t pretty, and included the Hawks giving away a two-goal lead in the third period, but the final result was all that mattered on Thursday night. The Blackhawks defeated the Blues.

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Sympathy For The Blackhawks: Devils Win In Shootout

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Looking for critical late-season points to assure a playoff position, the Blackhawks dressed seven defensemen for a tough road game in New Jersey. Corey Crawford bounced back from a rough night against Nashville and the Hawks allowed only 22 shots … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Prospects: Saturday College Playoff Updates

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Tab Bamford

After a solid performance by Blackhawks prospect Braden Birch for Cornell on Friday night, a number of other future Hawks were in action as the NCAA hockey tournament was busy on Saturday.

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Duncan Keith Suspended 5 Games

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Keith will miss the following five games: March 25 vs Nashville March 27 @ New Jersey March 29 vs St. Louis March 31 @ Nashville April 1 vs Minnesota

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WIN A Signed Copy of Stan Mikita’s “Forever A Blackhawk”

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Tab Bamford

During the final month of the 2011-12 regular season, we’ve partnered with our friends at Triumph Books to offer an incredible opportunity to Blackhawks fans. We’re going to be giving away four (4) signed copies of Hall of Fame Blackhawks … Continue reading →

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