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Chicago Blackhawks Preseason Over: What Did We Learn?

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Tab Bamford

With the dull thud of a 4-1 loss in Washington, the preseason of the 2011-12 Chicago Blackhawks came to a close. So what were these exhibitions worth? Let’s take a look at how the roster could fill out.

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Detroit’s Brendan Smith Suspended 5 Regular Season Games

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Tab Bamford

For his hit on Blackhawks forward Ben Smith on Wednesday night, Detroit prospect Brendan Smith has been suspended for the rest of the preseason plus five regular season games.

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Blackhawks Lose Viktor Stalberg for 2-3 Weeks

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Tab Bamford

At practice on Thursday morning, coach Joel Quenneville confirmed that Viktor Stalberg will miss the next two to three weeks after a knee-on-knee hit during Wednesday night’s win against the Red Wings. He also updated the health status of a few … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Beat Red Wings: Non-Smith/Stalberg Thoughts

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Tab Bamford

Other than Ben Smith getting hit on a dirty play and Viktor Stalberg hurting a knee, there was a lot to learn from the Blackhawks 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.

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Blackhawks Rookie Ben Smith Knocked Out in Preseason Game

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Tab Bamford

Early in the third period of Wednesday night’s preseason game, Chicago Blackhawks prospect Ben Smith was knocked out by a cheap shot to the head by Red Wings prospect Brendan Smith. Detroit’s Smith received a major penalty for the hit, … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Lineup for Fifth Preseason Game

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Tab Bamford

Here’s the Blackhawks lineup vs. Detroit on Wednesday night: Forwards: First line: Brandon Saad — Jonathan Toews — Viktor Stalberg Second line: Andrew Brunette — Patrick Kane — Marian Hossa Third line: Bryan Bickell — Dave Bolland — Michael Frolik … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Lose First Preseason Game: Reaction

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Tab Bamford

The final score in Saskatoon on Tuesday night was 4-2 in favor of the Edmonton Oilers, but final scores in preseason games means very little in April, May and June. However, what we saw from the players on the ice … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Roster For First Preseason Game

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Tab Bamford

The Chicago Blackhawks have posted the official roster for Tuesday night’s first official preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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Blackhawks Roster Question: What To Do With Rostislav Olesz?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Tab Bamford

When training camp begins tomorrow at the United Center, there are a number of questions that will need answers in a short amount of time. Unlike the beginning of last season, when most of the questions started with “Who the … Continue reading →

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Chicago Blackhawks Roster: Who Makes It?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Tab Bamford

With news on Thursday (broken by the agent and player) that the Blackhawks have signed forward Brandon Segal, Chicago has plenty of depth up front heading into the 2011-12 season. Frankly, they did before signing Segal. And now they have … Continue reading →

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