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How the Blackhawks Keep Antti Niemi

Here is a 21-man NHL roster that the Blackhawks could have on Opening Night that fits under the salary cap. Forwards Patrick Kane – Jonathan Toews – Troy Brouwer Marian Hossa – Patrick Sharp – Viktor Stalberg Tomas Kopecky – … Continue reading

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How the Blackhawks Keep Antti Niemi

Thanks to a flurry of fantastic, under-the-radar moves over the past couple weeks, the Blackhawks might now be able to afford having Antti Niemi back on their roster for the 2010-11 season. Because of a handful of two-way contracts added … Continue reading

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Why the Blackhawks Cannot Afford to Move Patrick Sharp

Amidst the speculation surrounding the summer exodus at the United Center, the shadow of Antti Niemi rests on the locker of Patrick Sharp. As the Blackhawks try to solve their problem between the pipes, the need to make salary cap … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Championship DVD Release

On Tuesday, July 20, the Chicago Blackhawks will once again celebrate their triumph as Stanley Cup Champions with the release of a new DVD. There will be a standard DVD as well as Blu-Ray, featuring exclusive interviews with players, coaches … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Fans Reality Check

 Since the Blackhawks added the (bigger than expected) salary of Niklas Hjalmarsson to their bottom line on Monday, trade rumors have started to circle the organization once again. Yet again, the central figure of many rumors is versatile forward Patrick … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Cap Situation: Should Hawks Call Rocky… Mountains?

With news on Monday that the Blackhawks have answered the offer sheet from San Jose to keep Niklas Hjalmarsson in the fold, at the price of $14M over four years ($3.5M per), the fine print told Blackhawks fans that another … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Need New Approach To Free Agents: Swagger

Since the city of Chicago started sweeping up the Blackhawks’ championship parade, it’s felt like teams all over the NHL are sweeping up Hawks players with the same amount of ease. And to most Hawks fans, it hasn’t been easy … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Pressure: Chicago Served Notice Winning Matters

Who would have thought, as little as four years ago, that the Blackhawks would be forcing other teams in Chicago to spend money? This summer the Blackhawks have not, and will not, be active in the free agent market. But … Continue reading

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Mike Modano: A Perfect Fit in Chicago?

There are a number of rumors flying right now surrounding veteran center Mike Modano, who turned 40 in early June. The Detroit Red Wings are recruiting him hard, but there are allegedly three or four teams with interest in him, … Continue reading

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Projecting the 2010-11 Chicago Blackhawks Roster

It’s still VERY early in the summer, but it appears the cost-cutting has ended and we can now take a deep breath and start thinking about the Blackhawks defense of the Stanley Cup. Here, on July 2, is our projected … Continue reading

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