Category: Chicago Blackhawks
Free Agent Profile: Caleb Jones
ChicagoIt’s hard to believe it, but the NHL season starts in just over two months. For some NHLers they will soon be making plans to return to their respective cities to begin the upcoming season, for others like defenseman Caleb Jones, his plan is to try to find an NHL job in the next nine…
Read moreNHL salary arbitration hearings underway
Anaheim DucksNHL salary arbitration hearings began on Thursday.
Read moreRocky Wirtz, Chairman of Chicago Blackhawks NHL Team, Dies at 70
Rocky WirtzHe assumed control of the team after his father’s death and helped bring it to prominence. But the mishandling of an assault accusation dimmed that success.
Read moreRocky Wirtz, Chairman of Chicago Blackhawks NHL Team, Dies at 70
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Read moreWirtz's generosity, support gave Blackhawks family feel, says Olczyk
Chicago BlackhawksEddie Olczyk had just announced his diagnosis with stage 3 colon cancer in August 2007 when his phone rang. He would check on me often and that's something I'll never forget," Olczyk said Wednesday. Rocky was W. Rockwell "Rocky" Wirtz, the principal owner and chairman of the Chicago Blackhawks since...
Read moreVancouver Canucks’ Best Trades with the Chicago Blackhawks
Vancouver CanucksWelcome to the best trades series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at the Canucks’ trading history with every NHL team and pick what we believe to be the best transaction between them and the other 31 organizations. Prior to the trade, Fraser had spent five seasons with the Canu...
Read moreWirtz, longtime owner of Blackhawks, dies at 70
Chicago BlackhawksCHICAGO -- owner Rocky Wirtz died Tuesday at the age of 70, the team announced. The Blackhawks franchise has been in the Wirtz family since 1954, and Rocky was a longtime contributor. "Rocky was a dear friend whose counsel I consistently sought," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement T...
Read moreBergeron was 'whole package,' former, current Bruins teammates say
Patrice BergeronIt was Game 6 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final, and the Boston Bruins were facing an elimination game against the Chicago Blackhawks without Patrice Bergeron. The center had a broken rib and the odds of him playing in the game were virtually nil.
Read moreBergeron was the 'whole package,' former, current Bruins teammates say
Claude JulienIt was Game 6 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final, and the Boston Bruins were facing an elimination game against the Chicago Blackhawks without Patrice Bergeron. The center had a broken rib and the odds of him playing in the game were virtually nil.
Read moreHonzek has Flames thrilled about initial returns
Chicago BlackhawksCALGARY -- Samuel Honzek has yet to play an NHL game, but the Calgary Flames forward prospect is already quite familiar with the Stanley Cup experience.
Read moreKurashev awarded 2-year, $4.5 million contract with Blackhawks
Philipp KurashevPhilipp Kurashev was awarded a two-year, $4.5 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks by an independent arbitrator on Sunday. It has an average annual value of $2.25 million. The 23-year-old forward had a salary arbitration hearing on Thursday. He was … Continue reading → The post Kurashev awar...
Read moreBlackhawks, Kurashev settle on two-year contract
Philipp KurashevThe Chicago Blackhawks and forward Philipp Kurashev, 23, who set career highs with nine goals and 16 assists in 70 games last season, settled on a two-year contract, with a salary-cap hit of $2.25 million, after going through salary arbitration.
Read more3 Blackhawks Breakout Candidates for 2023-24
BlackhawksThough the may still be rebuilding, this season’s on-ice product should be far more watchable than last season’s. Granted, much of that is due to Connor Bedard, but he isn’t the only young player who could make an impact. Last season, Vlasic had a solid campaign with the American Hockey League’s (...
Read moreNHL salary arbitration hearings underway
Vince DunnNHL salary arbitration hearings began on Thursday.
Read moreSabres Should Sign Buffalo Native Patrick Kane
Patrick Kaneis still unsigned over 10 days into NHL free agency. Kane’s Veteran Presence to Develop Young Talent As a 34-year-old, Kane has plenty of NHL experience and has won almost every single award there is to win in the NHL. The Sabres’ roster was very thin with playoff experience until the signing of E...
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