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Chicago Blackhawks Grades At Christmas: Forwards

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Tab Bamford

With the Blackhawks taking time away from the ice for Christmas, it’s a good time to look back at the first 35 games of the NHL season. The Hawks are 22-9-4, good for first place in the Central Division and Western … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Recall Ben Smith, Daniel Carcillo Questionable

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks brought Ben Smith back from Rockford on Thursday evening after revealing that Daniel Carcillo is questionable with an upper-body injury.

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Ben Smith Sent Back To Rockford

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Tab Bamford

On Monday morning, the Blackhawks sent forward Ben Smith back to Rockford. Smith had one goal in seven games with Chicago this season, but skated a team-low 5:48 on Sunday night.

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Ray Emery Leads Blackhawks To Another OT Victory

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Tab Bamford

Patrick Sharp became the first players in Blackhawks’ history to win back-to-back games with an overtime game-winner, but the story of Sunday night was Ray Emery.

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Blackhawks Comeback, Fall Short In Shootout

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Tab Bamford

Early in the second period, Corey Crawford skated off the ice and Ray Emery replaced him between the pipes for the Hawks. It felt like a week before, when the lifeless Hawks failed to show up and got hammered by … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Escape With Embarrassing Win

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Tab Bamford

The Chicago Blackhawks, coming off one of their now all-too-familiar emotionally vacant losses, made some lineup changes before Friday night’s game. The hope was that they would spark the team to a better performance. And then the game started…

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Bryan Bickell’s Disappearing Act: Are His Days In Chicago Numbered?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks might sit near the top of the NHL still, but their two ugly losses on Friday and Saturday nights had the appearance of the team taking a step backwards. When the season began, one young player the organization … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks To Recall Ben Smith

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Tab Bamford

Rostislav Olesz cleared waivers on Thursday morning and was sent to Rockford. In his place, the Blackhawks will reportedly recall Ben Smith from Rockford. Smith had 10 points (six goals, four assists) in nine games with the IceHogs this year. … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Prospects: November Updates

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Tab Bamford

In October, we looked at a few of the Blackhawks prospects that had performed well to begin the season. Now that we’re in mid-November, here is an updated look at some of the stars-of-tomorrow and how they’re playing this year.

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Blackhawks Visit St. Louis, Leave Losers

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Tab Bamford

After watching the Blackhawks performance in St. Louis, the summary is pretty simple.

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