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Blackhawks World Championships Update (Saturday)

Here’s an update on the Blackhawks playing at the World Championships through Saturday’s action: Duncan Keith, Canada 6 games, 1 goal, 8 assists, 9 points, +7 Patrick Sharp, Canada 6 games, 1 goal, 5 assists, 6 points, +2 Marcus Kruger, Sweden 6  … Continue reading

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Blackhawks World Championships Update

Here is how the Blackhawks’ players are doing at the 2012 World Championships tournament in Helsinki and Stockholm (stats thru Thursday, May 10): Patrick Sharp, Canada 4 games, 1 goal, 4 assists, 5 points, +1 Duncan Keith, Canada 4 games, … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Competing In World Championships

Six members of the Chicago Blackhawks will represent three different countries in the IIHF World Championships. The tournament officially begins on May 4. Marcus Kruger and Viktor Stalberg will join Niklas Hjalmarsson for Sweden. Michael Frolik will represent the Czech Republic. … 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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Blackhawks Stepping Up In Patrick Sharp’s Absence

When Patrick Sharp went down for a few weeks, there were instant concerns that the struggling Blackhawks were going to need help to get back on track. In the two games since Sharp left the lineup, the Hawks have received … 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: Backing the Bickell Benching

According to reports, the Chicago Blackhawks will roll out new-look lines on Tuesday night in an effort to get the team out of a funk. Part of that new look will be Bryan Bickell watching from the press box. Why … Continue reading

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Blackhawks-Panthers Like A Family Reunion

When the Blackhawks play in Florida on Thursday, it will be as much a reunion as it will be a hockey game.

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