Brandon Pirri Traded to Florida

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Tab Bamford

On Sunday evening, the Blackhawks traded center Brandon Pirri to the Florida Panthers for Florida’s third round pick in the 2014 NHL Draft and Florida’s fifth round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry draft.

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Pirri, 22, had six goals with seven assists and six PIM in in 35 NHL games with the Blackhawks, but never got a full-time shot with the big club in Chicago. He led the AHL in points and assists during the 2012-13 season.

In Florida, Pirri will join former IceHogs teammates Jimmy Hayes and Dylan Olsen, and former Blackhawks Brian Campbell and Tomas Kopecky.

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Blackhawks Dominate Pens, Win Stadium Series Finale

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks welcomed the Penguins to Soldier Field on Saturday night. And, after 60 minutes of hockey, Sidney Crosby still hasn’t won a game against Jonathan Toews.

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Stan Bowman’s Pregame Media Comments

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Tab Bamford

Here are some of Stan Bowman’s comments to the media from before tonight’s Stadium Series game at Soldier Field about the upcoming trade deadline.

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Ryan Miller, Steve Ott Dealt To St. Louis

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Tab Bamford

The first bombshell of the NHL trade season hit late Friday as the St. Louis Blues acquired goaltender Ryan Miller and forward Steve Ott from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Jaroslav Halak, Chris Stewart, prospect William Carrier, a first-round draft pick in 2015 and a third-round draft pick in 2016.

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NHL Stadium Series By The Numbers

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Tab Bamford

Here are some fun facts leading up to Saturday night’s Stadium Series game at Soldier Field.

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Mark Messier Promoting Can-Am Spyder

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Tab Bamford

During the first intermission on Saturday, Can-Am Spyder will be bringing free beer to fans at Soldier Field.

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Blackhawks Fall To Rangers

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks stumbled out of the gate to start the home stretch of their regular season, losing 2-1 to the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

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Brian Connelly Rejoins Rockford

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Tab Bamford

There was one minor move made by the Blackhawks earlier this week.

On Wednesday, the Blackhawks traded forward Brad Winchester to Minnesota for defenseman Brian Connelly. Both players have been in the AHL this entire season.

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Jonathan Toews On SI Cover

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Tab Bamford

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Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook On “Chicago Fire”

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Tab Bamford

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