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Blackhawks Wake Up, Hammer The Blues

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Tab Bamford

After 20 minutes, the Blackhawks were getting pushed around and found themselves down 1-0. But in the second period, it appeared the Hawks got sick of being abused. The monster was awakened, and the Blackhawks dropped the hammer on the … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Roster Dilemma: Time To Cut Sami Lepisto

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Tab Bamford

It’s been fun, but with the team struggling to find itself on the ice now is the time for the Blackhawks to begin making tough roster decisions.  And the first, and easiest, of those decisions is cutting defenseman Sami Lepisto … Continue reading →

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Bobby Ryan Trade Rumors: Could the Blackhawks Be Interested?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Tab Bamford

Rumors out of southern California are that the Ducks might be shopping Bobby Ryan after an awful November has almost removed them from the Western Conference playoff picture already. Could the Blackhawks be interested in Ryan? Should they be? And, … Continue reading →

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Chicago Blackhawks Quarter-Season Grades

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Tab Bamford

It’s going to be ok. I promise.

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Blackhawks Blue Line Becoming Offensively Dominant

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Tab Bamford

When the Blackhawks traded away Brian Campbell this summer and brought in Steve Montador, Sean O’Donnell and Sami Lepisto, the initial assumption was that Chicago would feel a drop-off on the offensive end of the ice. That couldn’t be further … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Trade Rumors: Chicago Should Call Ottawa

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Tab Bamford

In the last two games, the Blackhawks have had some glaring issues made glaringly obvious. But the issues with the Hawks run deeper than two ugly losses. Chicago has only three regulation wins in their last 11 games. So, with … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Trade Rumors: 5 Other Names Chicago Could Consider

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Tab Bamford

Here are five other names the Blackhawks might consider adding at some point this year.

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Blackhawks Lose To Canucks

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Tab Bamford

The Blackhawks talked a big game before the Vancouver Canucks came into the United Center on Sunday night. They did nothing to back it up on the ice.

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Chicago Blackhawks Blue Line Depth Paying Dividends

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Tab Bamford

We’re only six games into October, but the summer shopping of Chicago GM Stan Bowman is already making a clear impact on the team’s play. Looking around the roster, there is much better chemistry and production coming already this year … Continue reading →

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Chicago Blackhawks Power Play: One Option To Fix A Mediocre Start

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Tab Bamford

To begin the 2011-12 season, the Chicago Blackhawks have continued to use their elite skill to draw penalties. In four games, the Hawks have drawn 17 penalties, but have only scored two goals. For the non-math majors out there, the … Continue reading →

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