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Blackhawks Rookies Continue Making Enormous Impact

In spite of so many fans claiming the Blackhawks’ front office has failed because of disappointing statistical production from some of the veteran free agents that have been brought in with short-term deals, the playoff-bound Hawks wouldn’t be leaving their … Continue reading

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Corey Crawford, Blackhawks Handle Canucks In OT

In his finest performance since facing the Vancouver Canucks in the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Corey Crawford stood strong throughout a physical hockey game and earned a hard-fought overtime victory.

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The Evolution Of Marcus Krüger

In a rookie season that has been overshadowed by the emergence of Andrew Shaw and the dominance of veterans, center Marcus Krüger has quietly grown into a quality contributor for the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Blackhawks Rookie Andrew Shaw Continues To Impress

Earlier in the season, Andrew Shaw became a social media phenomenon in Chicago. But a subsequent trip to Rockford showed that the organization wasn’t tying their lineup to Twitter’s trending topics. However, since being recalled, Shaw has continued to make … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Postseason Chase: Schedule In Focus

The win in Dallas on Friday night might not have officially clinched a playoff spot for the Blackhawks, but examining the NHL schedule in the coming couple weeks makes it clear that points will be at a premium in the … Continue reading

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Patrick Sharp, Corey Crawford Lead Blackhawks To Victory

In a potential playoff preview between the Blackhawks and Stars, who would have thought the game-winning goal would be scored 102 seconds into the contest.

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Blackhawks Recall Carter Hutton

With Ray Emery still sick, the Hawks have recalled Carter Hutton from Rockford for tonight’s game in Dallas. Corey Crawford will still get the start. Hutton, 26, is 17-9-3 with two shutouts in Rockford this season. He boasts a .915 save … Continue reading

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Chicago Blackhawks Rookies Making Huge Impact

As the Blackhawks push for a secure spot in the postseason, Chicago has received an incredible contribution from rookies. In fact, looking deeper into the numbers indicates the Hawks have relied on their rookies more than almost any other team … Continue reading

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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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NHL Playoff Picture: Western Conference Update

Here’s a look at how the Western Conference standings have changed since the trade deadline. The column on the left is the standings before the deadline; the right is when we woke up this morning two weeks later.

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