October 11th, 2008 | 8:10 PM EDT
By
GameMisconduct
Last season the Blackhawks were relevant and competitive for the first time in a LONG time. Hockey is back in Chicago, baby! Last year was both the rookie campaign AND the breakout year for both Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. The two 1st round pick rookies made good with the big club and definitely rejuvenated the entire franchise on every level. Dustin Byfuglien was the other big new name for the franchise having a breakout year himself. This year will be a proving year for all three to cement their legacies as high caliber NHL talent.
October 4th, 2008 | 9:05 PM EDT
By
"Dave Schultz"
Well, when your biggest training camp invite is a guy who used to play for the team (and pretty well too), had a couple of DUI’s, was caught pissing in public, and spent last season playing in a beer league then there is the possibility of disaster on the horizon. (**Good news, since writing this, Jeff O’Neill and the ‘Canes have parted ways, realizing he wasn’t really going to make the team**) Then your captain has his knee “cleaned up” after missing half of last season recovering from surgery on said knee. And then one of your top forwards has a freak “off-ice training” accident, tearing his Achilles and has to have surgery, may be out up to 6 months.
March 2nd, 2008 | 4:15 PM EST
By
Alin Mateescu
Will the Maple Leafs consider buying out Darcy Tucker? Did Erik Christensen want out of Pittsburgh? Should the Bruins re-sign Tim Thomas, Glen Metropolit? Were the Sharks intent on moving Patrick Marleau before the deadline? Did the Canadiens miss out on deals with the Blackhawks, Flames? Do the Capitals intend on re-signing Cristobal Huet? Why did the Blue Jackets trade Adam Foote, couldn’t trade for Brad Richards? Which teams chased Tuomo Ruutu before he was dealt to the Hurricanes? Will Ryan Miller leave the Sabres after next season?
February 26th, 2008 | 12:07 PM EST
By
The Prophet
The Sportsnet panel is reporting that the Chicago Blackhawks are working on sending forward Tuomo Ruutu to the Carolina Hurricanes.
January 23rd, 2008 | 6:55 PM EST
By
Alin Mateescu
Carter Gaddis and Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribune report that Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks have been scouting the Tampa Bay Lightning recently.
February 8th, 2007 | 12:00 AM EST
By
Alin Mateescu
According to Tony Gallagher of The Province the Vancouver Canucks’ top priority should be to acquire some help are center.
