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Blackhawks Problems: Are They Stan Bowman’s Fault?

Lots of Blackhawks fans are placing blame on the job general manager Stan Bowman did last summer for the team’s perceived inability to compete. With the ability to evaluate the additions made via free agency 52 games later, did Bowman … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Trade Impact: Where Does Brendan Morrison Fit?

On Friday night, the Blackhawks acquired a veteran center. No, Brendan Morrison isn’t going to step in and become the 60-point second center that fans were craving, but the ripple effect on the rest of the roster could prove to … Continue reading

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Blackhawks: Forward Grades At The All-Star Break

In the last couple days we’ve evaluated the performances of some of the Blackhawks. First we looked at the rookies, and then we graded the defensemen and goalies. Now, let’s take a serious look at the forwards’ play before the All-Star … Continue reading

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Kids Lead Blackhawks To Victory Again

The Blackhawks improved to 2-0-0 without Patrick Sharp on Thursday night with a dominating 5-2 win over the struggling Minnesota Wild. And once again, it was the team’s rookies leading the way to victory.

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Blackhawks Problems: Jamal Mayers Deserves More Time

The Blackhawks continue trying to reinvent the wheel with their forward lines, and the success they have received from the often-random groups is a consistent as the lines have been. One forward who hasn’t received an increased work load is Jamal Mayers. … Continue reading

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Chicago Blackhawks Grades At Christmas: Forwards

With the Blackhawks taking time away from the ice for Christmas, it’s a good time to look back at the first 35 games of the NHL season. The Hawks are 22-9-4, good for first place in the Central Division and Western … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Fall To Avalanche

Just listen to coach Joel Quenneville’s post game comments.

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Blackhawks Hammer Coyotes, Third Line Dominant Again

The final score of Monday night’s game was 5-2 in favor of the Chicago Blackhawks, but the game wasn’t that close.

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Blackhawks Roster Question: What To Do With Rostislav Olesz?

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?

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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