Tag Archives: Minnesota Wild

Heatley-Havlat Blockbuster: Western Conference Fireworks

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Tab Bamford

  While many American were watching fireworks on July 3, the San Jose Sharks and Minnesota Wild were pulling off the biggest trade of the offseason. When the dust settled, two big names – and contracts – had been exchanged. … Continue reading →

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One Year Later: Cam Barker Returns to Chicago

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Tab Bamford

On Feb. 12, 2010, the Blackhawks dealt defenseman Cam Barker to the Minnesota Wild just before the Olympic trade freeze. At that time, the 24-year-old had four goals and 10 assists and was a plus-seven in 51 games. In exchange … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Trade Market: The Player The Hawks Should Bring Back, And How

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Tab Bamford

Everyone wants their favorite member of the championship Blackhawks back, but there is one deal the Hawks could, and should, make to bring back one of the players they lost this past summer. Right now the Blackhawks sit in the … Continue reading →

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Rick Rypien Defines Stupid

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Tab Bamford

On Tuesday night in Minnesota, Vancouver’s Rick Rypien reached into the stands and initiated contact with a fan. Not smart.

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Gone Wild: Ebbett Claimed by Minnesota

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Tab Bamford

On Saturday, the Blackhawks lost forward Andrew Ebbett to a Minnesota Wild waiver claim. Bryan Bickell’s been a better player, and Ebbett never established a role with the Hawks. Thanks for stopping by, Ebbett. We’ll look forward to beating you … Continue reading →

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Huet, Blackhawks Tame Minnesota

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Tab Bamford

After a miserable game against Dallas, Chicago coach Joel Quenneville put his goalie on notice that his poor play wasn’t good enough, especially with Antti Niemi playing well behind him. Cristobal Huet’s coach wasn’t the only person questioning his abilities; … Continue reading →

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Monday 10/26 Roster Updates: Toews, Seabrook and Dowell

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Tab Bamford

For the first couple weeks of the season, it was Jack Skille burning up the roads between Rockford and Chicago. Now, it looks like Jake Dowell has become the in between man. Because of the Blackhawks’ salary cap situation, the … Continue reading →

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The Saga Of @martinhavlat

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Tab Bamford

In May, Martin Havlat scored an unbelievable game-winning goal in overtime to defeat the Calgary Flames in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. I caught the following photo on my Blackberry just after he hit gold: Havlat played three seasons … Continue reading →

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