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Various thoughts & ideas about the Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks First Quarter Grades: Goaltenders

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Tab Bamford

The first quarter of the 2013 season is over for the Chicago Blackhawks, and we’ve graded the forwards and defensemen already. So, now let’s turn our attentions to the goaltenders.

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Perfect No More: Blackhawks Fall in Shootout

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Andrew Shaw got on the board and Corey Crawford continued his strong start to the season as the Blackhawks started their long road trip in Minnesota on Wednesday night.

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Corey Crawford Named NHL #2 Star of the Week

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Chicago Blackhawks netminder Corey Crawford was named the NHL’s #2 Star of the Week on Monday. So far in the young season, Crawford is 5-0-0 with 1.78 goals against average and .933 save percentage. The league named San Jose’s Patrick … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Top Red Wings in OT, Remain Undefeated

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Tab Bamford

In the second half of a back-to-back that included travel from Columbus to Chicago on Saturday night, the Blackhawks emerged victorious for a team-record sixth straight game to begin the season. This time, the hated Detroit Red Wings were the … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Escape Columbus, Remain Undefeated

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Tab Bamford

It took them roughly 15 minutes to show up, but the Blackhawks once again handled their business against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

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Blackhawks Forward Dan Carcillo To Miss “About A Month”

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Tab Bamford

After Sunday morning’s skate, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville told the media that forward Dan Carcillo will miss “about a month” with a “lower-body injury.” He also indicated that Carcillo would not require surgery. Brandon Saad will skate in place of … Continue reading →

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2013 NHL Predictions

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Who will win the Stanley Cup in June? Who will lead the league in scoring? How will the Blackhawks finish? Here are our bold predictions for the 2013 NHL season.

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Brandon Saad Makes Blackhawks Opening Night Roster

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Tab Bamford

On Thursday morning, the Blackhawks made a few roster moves in preparation for the season beginning on Saturday. Forwards Brandon Pirri and Jimmy Hayes and defenseman Ryan Stanton were sent back to Rockford. The Hawks roster now stands at 24 … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Start Season At Kings

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Tab Bamford

The Chicago Blackhawks will open the coming season at the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, January 19.

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More CBA Updates

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Tab Bamford

CBC’s Elliott Freidman says the new CBA doesn’t hurt Roberto Luongo James Mirtle explains the NHL’s salary cap could hit $90-million CapGeek.com tells us Rostislav Olesz would have a $2.25M cap hit if buried in Rockford this year. They also … Continue reading →

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