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Antti Niemi Files For Arbitration: Possible Issues

The deadline for restricted free agents to file for arbitration was over the weekend, and 31 players filed. The biggest name on the list was Blackhawks’ goalie Antti Niemi. By filing for arbitration, Niemi indicates that he wants an independent … Continue reading

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A Possible Trade Partner For Cristobal Huet?

The Blackhawks have moved a number of players since winning the Stanley Cup, and the one elephant that remains in the room is now-backup netminder Cristobal Huet. With a $5.625M cap number and after losing the starting gig in Chicago … Continue reading

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Cristobal Huet Leaves Hawks Seeing Stars in Ugly Loss

Does Dallas have Cristobal Huet’s number? Coach Joel Quenneville pulled Huet less than two minutes into the second period after he had allowed four goals on Dallas’ first 10 shots. Oddly enough, the last time the Blackhawks played Dallas on … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Leave Jackets Blue as Quenneville Reaches Milestone

How many firsts were there on Tuesday night? Tuesday was December 1st. The Blackhawks played at home for the first time in two weeks. It was the first game between the Blackhawks and division rival, and second place, Columbus. Marian … Continue reading

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Friday Night Lite: Blackhawks Can’t Overlook Leafs

On paper, there’s very little reason to think the Blackhawks will lose on Friday night when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Hawks are playing well, have a powerful offense, and their defense has been outstanding. Toronto, meanwhile, has … Continue reading

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Western Conference Power Rankings

October’s in the books, and now November begins with even more questions than answers in the NHL’s Western Conference. So many injuries have hit the rosters that it’s beginning to raise concerns that some teams, like Vancouver, might not be … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Offense, Like Toews, Stays in Chicago

I guess if you play the same team three times in 15 days, they have a pretty good chance to figure out an effective game plan. The Blackhawks and Predators faced off in Nashville in their third game against one … Continue reading

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Lineups vs. Nashville 10/29

According to the Blackhawks web site, coach Joel Quenneville will start the game against the Nashville Predators on Thursday with his lines arranged this way:   Dustin Byfuglien - John Madden – Patrick Kane Andrew Ladd – Dave Bolland – Kris … Continue reading

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Thursday 10/29 Blackhawks Roster Updates

After Thursday morning’s skate, coach Joel Quenneville made a couple announcements regarding the lineup for the Hawks game in Nashville. Captain Jonathan Toews did not travel with the team, and is doubtful for tomorrow night’s game against the Canadiens at … Continue reading

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The Price is Wrong, Bob!

A radio station in Montreal radio station alleged on Thursday morning that the Canadiens had traded 22-year old goalie Carey Price to the Blackhawks for Cristobal Huet. Price, , Montreal’s top draft pick a couple years ago, has lost the … Continue reading

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