PuckChatter~Radio; e.132, Prospect Camp and Free Agency review
By Chris Block On this edition of PuckChatter~Radio, I’m joined by Brad Gardner of HockeysFuture.com and frequent contributor to TheThirdManIn.com to review all the Blackhawks news of the past two...
View ArticleNordstrom Nets 1st NHL goal as Hawks Handle Isles
By Jon Fromi The Chicago Blackhawks gave up an early 2-0 lead in the last minute of the first period but rebounded to defeat the New York Islanders 3-2 at the United Center Friday night. Michal Handzus...
View ArticleHawks hang on to beat winless Sabres, 2-1
By Michael Calvert Last night’s game started out almost laughably one-sided in the Hawks favor. Buffalo was unable to generate any type of consistency in any facet of the game. Fortunately, for the...
View ArticleHawks bring Leafs back to earth in Bolland’s return
By Michael Calvert Saturday night’s game is a feather in the hat of the NHL due to conference realignment. All teams now play each other at least twice, so fans get to see some of the biggest teams in...
View ArticleHawks squander 2-goal lead, prevail 3-2 in the shootout at Florida
By Brad Vandenberk It’s the time of year when the Blackhawks players, and coaching staff, invite their mothers to enjoy the sun, sights and sounds that Florida has to offer. And why not throw a few...
View ArticleBlackhawks fall one bad goal short in Tampa
By Michael Calvert The Bulin wall seemed to be missing at least a few bricks in his homecoming, of sorts, to Tampa on Thursday night. Nikolai Khabibulin was the #1 goalie for the Lightning in 2003-04...
View ArticleMinnesota Run Wild in Chicago, Hawks drop 5-3 final
By Jon Fromi It wasn’t a good night Saturday for the Chicago Blackhawks, who fell behind early to a visiting Minnesota Wild team and came out on the short end of a 5-3 score. The Blackhawks drop their...
View ArticleHawks hammered in Smashville
By Michael Calvert Well, that was embarrassing. Chicago went into Nashville Saturday night to face a flailing Predator team sporting a backup goalie. One would think that a team with little to no...
View ArticlePuckChatter~Radio, e.137; The Hjalmarsson Dance
By Chris Block PuckChatter~Radio pulled off 2 shows in 6 days with another brand new episode on Tuesday night. dissecting the Kris Versteeg trade and the reasons why Jimmy Hayes and Dylan Olsen were...
View ArticleNo Panic in the MTS Centre
Despite PK, Toews carries Blackhawks in another win at Winnipeg. By Michael Calvert Both starting goalies came out looking strong in this game, although Corey Crawford only saw two shots on net during...
View ArticleBlackhawks have their way with the Devils
By Chris Block If there ever was a game that could exemplify the current era Chicago Blackhawks, Monday’s 5-2 victory over the visiting New Jersey Devils is just it. The Hawks patented style of...
View ArticleCheckmate: Hawks pin Kings in 1-0 battle; Raanta earns first NHL shutout
By Michael Calvert In a game where both goalies were awarded a spot among the top 3 stars, the Hawks came out victorious with a 1-0 shutout Monday night at the United Center. Antti Raanta earned his...
View ArticleHawks lose 3-2 to Isles in overtime in Corey Crawford’s return
By Chris Block The Blackhawks were able to beat winter storm Hercules out east, but on Thursday night they were not up to the task of beating the Eastern Conference’s second-worst team, the New York...
View ArticleHawks-Sharks tie, then San Jose wins shootout
By Jon Fromi The Chicago Blackhawks returned to the United Center for the first time in 2014, hosting the San Jose Sharks for the second time this season. The Hawks rallied from a goal down in the...
View ArticleHawks take battle of West titans, 4-2 at the UC
By Brad Vandenberk The Anaheim Ducks are not quacking their way to the top of the NHL standings they are literally steam rolling teams and now have a commanding 6 point lead in first place over all....
View ArticleDominant 2 goal Kane performance lifts Hawks to 5-3 win over the Kings at...
By Brad Vandenberk At the halfway point of their current six game road trip, the Hawks are collecting points and slightly staying ahead of the St Louis Blues in the Central Division. Before entering...
View ArticleLindbloom’s View: Late Night Shows
“Twelve O’clock and all is well.” “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow;” Isaiah 1:18 By Rich Lindbloom All’s well with the exception of severe sleep deprivation. Five...
View ArticlePuckChatter~Radio with Al Cimaglia talking Sochi, NHL restart and trade deadline
By Chris Block Al Cimaglia of MyFoxChicago.com and Sirius/XM Radio joined us Monday night to recap the Sochi Olympics, discuss the end of the Mike Kostka era, preview the NHL stretch run and the...
View ArticleHawks Win Stadium Series Snowdown 5-1 over Penguins; Hossa leaves after 1st...
By Jon Fromi The Chicago Blackhawks offered a national audience a dominating performance Saturday night. In a snowy Stadium Series contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Hawks used a big night...
View ArticleBlackhawks dismantle Blue Jackets 6-1 at the UC
By Michael Calvert The Hawks faced a much tougher Blue Jacket team last night at the UC, but it didn’t matter, the end result was awfully familiar. With Marian Hossa out still the Hawks had to regroup...
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