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Blackhawks Prospects: December Updates

In October, we looked at a few of the Blackhawks prospects that had performed well to begin the season. In mid-November, looked again at some of the stars-of-tomorrow. Now that we’ve moved into December, let’s look around the Blackhawks organization at how some … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Roster Dilemma: Time To Cut Sami Lepisto

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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Blackhawks Prospects: A Look Ahead to the 2011-12 Rockford IceHogs

Fans are already ready for the Chicago Blackhawks to take to the ice at the United Center, there is good reason to look west this year for some exciting hockey. Just about 90 miles from the United Center, the future … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Free Agency: The Blue Line Questions

  In the wake of the Brian Campbell trade, the Blackhawks have two perceptions to deal with: a lot of money to spend, and needs on the blue line. How will they address the roster holes on the back end … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Sign Joe Lavin, Raise Questions About Blue Line’s Future

On Monday the Chicago Blackhawks announced that they had signed defenseman Joe Lavin to a two-year contract, beginning in the 2011-12 season. He had been the captain at Notre Dame, who just lost to eventual NCAA champion Minnesota-Duluth at the … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Prospect Cap Numbers

While the Blackhawks continued struggles to find consistency is making everyone an armchair general manager, there are a lot of in-house options that could be considered. However, most of these kids are more likely to make an impact in the … Continue reading

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Chicago Blackhawks Prospects Update: 2010 Final Edition

As we begin 2011, let’s look at how the top prospects in the Blackhawks organization have done so far this calendar year. 1. Nick Leddy, D Rockford (AHL): 22 gms, 2 goals, 8 assists, 10 pts, 2 PIM Chicago (NHL): … Continue reading

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Chicago Blackhawks Prospects Update

As December begins, here is a statistical update for the Top 20 Prospects in the Blackhawks organization (per our rankings). Prospects We’ve Seen in Chicago Jeremy Morin: Rockford – 17 GP, 6 G, 3 A, 9 pts, 32 PIM Chicago … Continue reading

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Boston Bruins Give Stan Bowman a Headache

On a day when the Blackhawks organization and its fans look back at history, the future entered the conversation yet again. Hours before their season opening game overseas, the Boston Bruins announced a seven-year, $45.5 million contract extension for defenseman … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Announce Second Round of Roster Cuts

Before Saturday night’s game against Detroit, the Blackhawks made a number of roster cuts. Forwards Evan Brophey and Jeff Taffe and veteran goalie Cristobal Huet were place on waivers on Saturday. Forwards Rob Klinkhammer, Brandon Bollig and Brandon Pirri, and defensemen Jonathan Carlsson, Simon … Continue reading

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