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Jimmy Howard, Red Wings Beat Blackhawks… Again

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks have been pushed to their breaking point emotionally by the Red Wings. Now, they’re at the brink of elimination.

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Blackhawks Blue Line Depth Paying Big Dividends

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Last spring, a poor series against Phoenix put Johnny Oduya in the doghouse with many Blackhawks fans. But 12 months later, Oduya is having a fantastic start to the postseason next to Michal Rozsival, and the Hawks’ “third” defensive pair … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Blank Blues, Continue Central Dominance

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks dominance of the Central Division continued in St. Louis on Sunday, as Corey Crawford led Chicago to a 2-0 shutout of the Blues.

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Young Blackhawks Dominate Red Wings

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks celebrated Easter by throttling the Detroit Red Wings, winning 7-1 at Joe Louis Arena. This game – as much as any this season – showed the potential staying power being developed by the Blackhawks organization.

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Ducks Sweep Regular Season Series With Blackhawks

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Tab Bamford

For the third time this season, the final score showed the Anaheim Ducks with one goal more than the Chicago Blackhawks. This loss, a 2-1 defeat at the United Center, may force the organization to shake up the lineup.

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Chicago Blackhawks First Half Grades: Defensemen

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Earlier today, we graded the forwards on the Blackhawks forwards at the season’s mid-way point. Now, let’s turn our attention the defensemen.

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Chicago Blackhawks First Quarter Grades: Defensemen

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Earlier today, we graded the forwards on the Blackhawks roster in the wake of their victory in Nashville. Now, let’s turn our attention the defensemen.

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Blackhawks Top Red Wings in OT, Remain Undefeated

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Tab Bamford

In the second half of a back-to-back that included travel from Columbus to Chicago on Saturday night, the Blackhawks emerged victorious for a team-record sixth straight game to begin the season. This time, the hated Detroit Red Wings were the … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Escape Columbus, Remain Undefeated

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Tab Bamford

It took them roughly 15 minutes to show up, but the Blackhawks once again handled their business against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

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Chicago Blackhawks: Blue Line Preview

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Looking around the NHL, there are quite a few teams looking for help on the blue line. In Chicago, the Blackhawks actually have pretty good depth heading into the shorter season. Playing fewer games should help Duncan Keith and Brent … Continue reading →

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