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Blackhawks Andrew Shaw Suspended 3 Games

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Brendan Shanahan has ruled on Andrew Shaw’s hit on Phoenix goalie Mike Smith. But this is only worthy of a $2,500 fine. What we have learned from the last week is that a superstar can do whatever they want, but … Continue reading →

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Shanahan Fail: Andrew Shaw Discipline In Limbo

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Tab Bamford

The NHL’s epic disaster discipline czar Brendan Shanahan met with Blackhawks’ rookie Andrew Shaw on Monday afternoon to discuss his hit on Phoenix goalie Mike Smith. After hours of waiting, reports leaked that the NHL wouldn’t rule on the Shaw … Continue reading →

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Andrew Shaw Hits Mike Smith, Is Wrongly Ejected From Game 2

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Tab Bamford

During the second period on Saturday night, Blackhawks rookie Andrew Shaw made contact with Phoenix goalie Mike Smith. Here’s the video: Shaw received a five minute major penalty for charging and a game misconduct for the hit. Despite TSN’s “experts” saying … 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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