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Blackhawks-Coyotes Game 2: More Late Drama, Bryan Bickell Wins It In OT

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks didn’t tie the Coyotes until there were 14 seconds left in Game One. They waited until there were only five seconds left in regulaton to take Game Two to overtime, but this time the results were different. Bryan … Continue reading →

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Is Corey Crawford The Blackhawks Achilles Heel?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Tab Bamford

The Chicago Blackhawks can score. This season’s offensive performances from the Hawks’ elite forwards, and some impressive secondary players, put the Hawks near the top of the NHL in scoring. So the biggest question most people are asking is if Corey Crawford … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks vs. Pacific Division: Why Regular Season Means Nothing

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Fans in Chicago is looking at Phoenix, Los Angeles and San Jose and picking which team they would prefer the Blackhawks face in the first round of the playoffs. On face value, the Blackhawks didn’t do very well against the Pacific … Continue reading →

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Bryan Bickell’s Second Half Surge Helping Hawks

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Tab Bamford

While Jonathan Toews has been missing from the lineup, the superstars on the Hawks roster have carried their share of the offensive burden. But the contributions of the much-maligned Bryan Bickell, who struggled for much of the season’s first half, … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Survive Duncan Keith Suspension

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Now that it’s over, we can look back at the five games Duncan Keith was suspended. How did the Blackhawks do without the NHL’s ice time leader?

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Blackhawks Rookies Continue Making Enormous Impact

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Tab Bamford

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

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Tab Bamford

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

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Tab Bamford

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

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Tab Bamford

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

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Tab Bamford

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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