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Blackhawks Blue Line: Answers Creating Questions?

Now that Jordan Hendry and Nick Boynton are signed, the Blackhawks will be able to dress six defenseman on Opening Night that played in the Stanley Cup Finals. So even with all the movement on the roster this summer, the … Continue reading

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Ivan Vishnevskiy: A Forgotten Addition to the Blackhawks Blue Line?

Amidst all the summer moves the Blackhawks made this year, one deal that may have disappeared off the radar could play a role in the coming season. When the Hawks traded restricted free agent Andrew Ladd to the Atlanta Thrashers, … Continue reading

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The Blackhawks Made the Right Choice Between Niemi and Hjalmarsson

For at least the next few months, there will be parts of the Blackhawks fan base that argue about whether or not the Hawks made the right decision when they countered San Jose’s offer sheet for Niklas Hjalmarsson, ultimately costing … Continue reading

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Marty Turco: Getting To Know The New Blackhawks Goalie

With the news that the Blackhawks have signed Marty Turco to replace Antti Niemi, it’s time to formally look forward at what the Blackhawks have between the pipes next year. The 34-year-old netminder, who actually posted a better save percentage … Continue reading

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How the Blackhawks Keep Antti Niemi

Here is a 21-man NHL roster that the Blackhawks could have on Opening Night that fits under the salary cap. Forwards Patrick Kane – Jonathan Toews – Troy Brouwer Marian Hossa – Patrick Sharp – Viktor Stalberg Tomas Kopecky – … Continue reading

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Antti Niemi Arbitration Award Unveiled

On Saturday, the Chicago Blackhawks and their Stanley Cup-winning goalie Antti Niemi learned that the third party arbitrator decided that Niemi was worth $2.75M in 2010-11. The Blackhawks now have 48 hours to either accept this award, reject it completely, or … Continue reading

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How the Blackhawks Keep Antti Niemi

Thanks to a flurry of fantastic, under-the-radar moves over the past couple weeks, the Blackhawks might now be able to afford having Antti Niemi back on their roster for the 2010-11 season. Because of a handful of two-way contracts added … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Fans Reality Check

 Since the Blackhawks added the (bigger than expected) salary of Niklas Hjalmarsson to their bottom line on Monday, trade rumors have started to circle the organization once again. Yet again, the central figure of many rumors is versatile forward Patrick … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Need New Approach To Free Agents: Swagger

Since the city of Chicago started sweeping up the Blackhawks’ championship parade, it’s felt like teams all over the NHL are sweeping up Hawks players with the same amount of ease. And to most Hawks fans, it hasn’t been easy … Continue reading

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Projecting the 2010-11 Chicago Blackhawks Roster

It’s still VERY early in the summer, but it appears the cost-cutting has ended and we can now take a deep breath and start thinking about the Blackhawks defense of the Stanley Cup. Here, on July 2, is our projected … Continue reading

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