Category: Ben Pope
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Edmonton Oilers
Patrick KanePatrick Kane not thinking about where he might end up. Jesse Puljujarvi's value isn't high and the Oilers could put their first-round pick in play eventually.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Edmonton Oilers
Jonathan ToewsPatrick Kane not thinking about where he might end up. Jesse Puljujarvi's value isn't high and the Oilers could put their first-round pick in play eventually.
Read moreAlex Stalock Battles Back From Myocarditis
Alex Stalockfrom Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times, As a 35-year-old goaltender at Blackhawks training camp, Alex Stalock feels roughly the same way he did as a 22-year-old goaltender at Sharks training camp in 2009. He has no idea how this will pan out. But the fact he’s at camp at all—on an NHL...
Read moreCentral Notes: Blackhawks, Wild Injuries, Jets
BlackhawksNotes from the Central including Chicago being open to taking on a pricey contract, injury news from Minnesota, and more.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews on the offseason of trade rumors
Ben Popedoesn’t read much into the trade rumors : Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane said yesterday that there hasn’t been much going on at all. “You pay attention to it a little bit at first, and then you kind of just block it out,” Kane said. “I think a lot of the rumors are just rumors. Kane knows...
Read moreBluelines: Tanking is a Naughty Word in Hockey
The Tanking HawksStan Fischler looks at NHL teams and tanking, a special Boston Bruins roster that deserves love, playing hockey in Calgary, Red Kelly, Phil Kessel's future, the McDavid and Makar from over a century ago and so much more.
Read moreReports: Blackhawks sign goaltender Alex Stalock
BlackhawksPhoto by Juan Ocampo/NHLI via Getty Images Chicago adds a backup option for apparent No. 1 Petr Mrazek. The Chicago Blackhawks now have their backup goaltender for the 2022-23 NHL season, according to a media report. According to Scott Powers of The Athletic, the Blackhawks...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Matt Murray, John Gibson, Clayton Keller and the San Jose Sharks
Dylan StromeBlackhawks not getting much interest in Strome and Kubalik. DeBrincat and possibly Jones also available. Ducks looking to shed Gibson's contract?
Read moreNHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Matt Murray, John Gibson, Clayton Keller and the San Jose Sharks
Philadelphia FlyersBlackhawks looking for picks and prospects … Not getting much interest in Strome and Kubalik : Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson will be looking to add more draft picks and prospects. They did talk to the Philadelphia Flyers but they don’t want to move their No. 5 pick. Teams don’t appear to be...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Blackhawks Star Open To Extension Talks
Chicago BlackhawksAccording to Ben Pope, Chicago Blackhawks star Alex DeBrincat is open to starting extension talks with the team once he's permitted to this summer.DeBrincat is heading into the final season of his contract and carries a $9 million qualifying offer. In terms of his play, he certainly has earned that...
Read moreCentral Notes: DeBrincat, O’Brien, Spurgeon
Chicago-Sun TimesNotes from the Central including Alex DeBrincat being open to early extension talks, Liam O'Brien nears a return, and more.
Read moreThe Chicago Blackhawks Are Adjusting Ticket Prices
Ben Popefrom Ben Pope of the Chiago Sun-Times, After months of surveys, studies, focus groups, conversations, brainstorms and fresh ideas, they unveiled a new season-ticket membership program Wednesday — with an emphasis on the “membership” aspect, designed to provide fans far more than a simple ticket...
Read moreNHL Injury Updates: Bruins, Avs, Wild, Canadiens, Devils, Leafs, Golden Knights and More
Joe HaggertyPastrnak out last night. Gallagher returns. Hughes done for the season. Sandin and Kase skating.
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