Tag Archives: Jamal Mayers

Grading Stan Bowman’s Moves: Free Agents

Before we can look ahead to potential summer shopping, it’s a worthy exercise to look back at the past performance of Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman. Bowman made a number of moves before and during the 2011-12 season that … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Blow Late Lead, Lose To Wild In Shootout

As the Western Conference playoff race heats up, the Blackhawks suffered a tough shootout loss in Minnesota.

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Blackhawks Renaissance: Trade Deadline Wakeup Call

The Blackhawks have played the last 11 games without their captain, Jonathan Toews. Seven of those have come since the NHL trade deadline, when the Hawks disappointed many fans by only making two moves (acquiring defenseman Johnny Oduya and moving “defenseman” John Scott). … Continue reading

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Meet The Dumbest Hockey Commenter On Twitter

How about this coming from a Hockey Hall of Fame writer who used to write for the Globe and Mail and Toronto Sun. With all due (lack of) respect to this jackwagon, he should have stayed retired and kept himself … Continue reading

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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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