Tag Archives: Detroit Red Wings

Young Blackhawks Dominate Red Wings

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks celebrated Easter by throttling the Detroit Red Wings, winning 7-1 at Joe Louis Arena. This game – as much as any this season – showed the potential staying power being developed by the Blackhawks organization.

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NHL Realignment Approved

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Tab Bamford

On Thursday, the NHL announced that the Board of Governors has voted to approve league realignment into a two-conference, four-division format. The Blackhawks new division will include the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues and … Continue reading →

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Corey Crawford, Blackhawks Continue Streaking

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Tab Bamford

What a game! The Blackhawks faced their toughest test of the season in Detroit on Sunday, but came away with two points because of an extraordinary effort from Corey Crawford.

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Marian Hossa at 1,000 Games

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Tab Bamford

On Sunday in Detroit, Blackhawks superstar Marian Hossa will play his 1,000th career NHL game.

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NHL Realignment Coming?

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Could the NHL finally be making the move to four conferences? And would that realignment separate the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings? To recap, here are the four conferences that are being reported: While the four conference plan makes … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Period Central Division Previews

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Previews for each team in the Central Division were posted on The Fourth Period‘s site this weekend. Here are links to each one: Chicago Blackhawks St. Louis Blues Detroit Red Wings Nashville Predators Columbus Blue Jackets

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NHL Owners Continue Throwing Around Dollars, Years

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Tab Bamford

This summer has been an intriguing one in many ways in the NHL. Small market teams in Minnesota and Carolina have thrown around a lot of money – and years – to get the players they feel will make them … Continue reading →

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NHL Central Division Player Movement Update II

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Tab Bamford

In the wake of Nashville matching Shea Weber’s offer sheet and Columbus trading their captain, Rick Nash, to the Rangers, it’s worth looking at the landscape surrounding the Blackhawks in the Central Division as the summer continues. Here’s an updated … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Goalies: Case Study Supports Corey Crawford

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Tab Bamford

As the summer continues without the Blackhawks having made a significant addition to their roster, the man between the pipes has remained the focus of concern for Chicago fans. Corey Crawford had a disappointing 2011-12 season. Everyone knows that, including … Continue reading →

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NHL Free Agency: Central Division Player Movement Update

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Here’s a look around the free agent movement around the Central Division. Detroit Red Wings ADDITIONS G Jonas Gustavsson – 2 years, $3.0M ($1.5M cap) F Mikael Samuelsson – 2 years, $6.0M ($3.0M cap) F Jordin Tootoo – 3 years, … Continue reading →

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