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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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Blackhawks Summer Recap

After all of the player movement this summer, it’s hard to remember who went where and for what, so here is a consolidated recap of the Blackhawks summer transactions. June 18: Sign center prospect Marcus Krüger to a three-year, entry-level … 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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Why the Blackhawks Cannot Afford to Move Patrick Sharp

Amidst the speculation surrounding the summer exodus at the United Center, the shadow of Antti Niemi rests on the locker of Patrick Sharp. As the Blackhawks try to solve their problem between the pipes, the need to make salary cap … 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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Where Will The Blackhawks’ Scoring Come From In 2010-11?

In the wake of a flurry of departures in the last couple weeks, there are a lot of Blackhawks fans that are soiling themselves about replacing the players that have left or will be leaving shortly. During the historic 2009-10 … Continue reading

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Video: Brent Sopel – Class Act

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Epic Blowout: Evaluating The Value of the Byfuglien Trade

The best way to determine how a team makes out in a trade is by looking at a trade in the context of the market in which the trade happens. So let’s evaluate Thursday morning’s Blackhawks trade that sent Dustin … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Blockbuster: Byfuglien Dealt to Thrashers

Reports on Wednesday afternoon are that the Chicago Blackhawks and Atlanta Thrashers have agreed to a blockbuster trade that will send forwards Dustin Byfuglien and Ben Eager and defenseman Brent Sopel to Atlanta for veteran forward Marty Reasoner, prospect Jeremy … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Trade Buzz: Patrick Sharp vs. Dustin Byfuglien

Who should the Blackhawks keep: Dustin Byfuglien or Patrick Sharp? Let’s look at the numbers to determine who should stay. Continue reading

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