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Ranking the Top 25 Blackhawks of All Time

For the first time in almost 50 years, the Chicago Blackhawks are about to begin a season as defending Stanley Cup champions. Because of the history that was made this spring, let’s look back at the team’s history and rank the … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Fans: Ready for 2010-11?

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Jonathan Toews Honored by NHL (Again)

On Friday, the NHL made two under-the-radar announcements, one of which made a strong statement of faith in Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews. Canadian Tire, the largest retailer of sporting equipment in Canada, agreed to become the League’s Official Sporting Goods Retailer … Continue reading

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How the Blackhawks Keep Antti Niemi

Here is a 21-man NHL roster that the Blackhawks could have on Opening Night that fits under the salary cap. Forwards Patrick Kane – Jonathan Toews – Troy Brouwer Marian Hossa – Patrick Sharp – Viktor Stalberg Tomas Kopecky – … Continue reading

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How the Blackhawks Keep Antti Niemi

Thanks to a flurry of fantastic, under-the-radar moves over the past couple weeks, the Blackhawks might now be able to afford having Antti Niemi back on their roster for the 2010-11 season. Because of a handful of two-way contracts added … Continue reading

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Ilya Intrigue: Did Lamoriello Blow Up Kovalchuk Contract To Help Bettman?

On Tuesday, within hours of the press conference introducing their new $102 Million Dollar Man, the New Jersey Devils received word that the league had rejected the contract on grounds that the deal was trying to circumvent the salary cap. … Continue reading

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Why the Blackhawks Cannot Afford to Move Patrick Sharp

Amidst the speculation surrounding the summer exodus at the United Center, the shadow of Antti Niemi rests on the locker of Patrick Sharp. As the Blackhawks try to solve their problem between the pipes, the need to make salary cap … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Fans Reality Check

 Since the Blackhawks added the (bigger than expected) salary of Niklas Hjalmarsson to their bottom line on Monday, trade rumors have started to circle the organization once again. Yet again, the central figure of many rumors is versatile forward Patrick … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Need New Approach To Free Agents: Swagger

Since the city of Chicago started sweeping up the Blackhawks’ championship parade, it’s felt like teams all over the NHL are sweeping up Hawks players with the same amount of ease. And to most Hawks fans, it hasn’t been easy … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Pressure: Chicago Served Notice Winning Matters

Who would have thought, as little as four years ago, that the Blackhawks would be forcing other teams in Chicago to spend money? This summer the Blackhawks have not, and will not, be active in the free agent market. But … Continue reading

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