Chicago Blackhawks

The mid 1990’s.  An era when a trend began of introducing alternate jerseys for NHL clubs. In fact, some teams even got greedy and carried four sweaters. And, a majority of teams who unveiled a third jersey typically donned a black uniform — even if black wasn’t a part of the organization’s color scheme. The black third jersey trend received, …

While the celebrations and legal disputes die down, Chicago is looking at another hopeful season. Even with the loss of some popular names, the Blackhawks are still hopeful that they will be reliable contenders for post-season hockey. They’ve got good reason to be excited.   Chicago’s reliable formula is still kicking and holding true for the upcoming season. They’ve kept …

PLAYER POS TEAM AGE YRS DOLLARS AVERAGE FREE AGENT Patrick Kane (2015-2022) RW CHI 26 8 $84,000,000 $10,500,000 2023 Jonathan Toews (2015-2022) C CHI 26 8 $84,000,000 $10,500,000 2023 Duncan Keith (2010-2022) D CHI 31 13 $72,000,000 $5,538,462 2023 Marian Hossa (2009-2020) RW CHI 35 12 $63,300,000 $5,275,000 2021 Corey Crawford (2014-2019) G CHI 30 6 $36,000,000 $6,000,000 2020 Jonathan Toews (2010-2014) C CHI 26 5 …

The term “milestone” originated with a similar story to how the word sounds; stones were used as mile-markers for travelers. These milestones were necessary and relied upon to help determine how far one has come, and the direction they are headed in for the future. In more modern times, milestones have been passed twice already, just this season alone, for …

Yet again, the Chicago Blackhawks will be playing hockey outside this season. They will face the Washington Capitals for the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at National Park. While most fans look forward to as a fun and novel game in the middle of the season, the players take it as seriously as any other game on the schedule. No …

Dan Carcillo has bounced around from team to team for several seasons now. He does have a Stanley Cup ring with Chicago but he also has a collection of various jerseys in his closet. Carcillo has struggled with injuries in his past, as well as of late, and his uncertain health has made him a risk for teams across the …

Corey Crawford’s recent injury has proven valuable of the Chicago Blackhawks as of late. No, Crawford’s season didn’t end and he is back in the net as the starter. However, the brief hiccup did reveal that the Blackhawks do have some depth when it comes to netminders. It’s true in all examples; winning teams are built from the net outward. …

As fans prepare for a new NHL season, Blackhawks fans are starting to see some familiar rumors. For instance, the multi-source theory that Chicago is the favorite to win the Cup again this year. Sports Illustrated is calling it Chicago’s way, though they did that last year too. Even still, it took a Game 7 Overtime to squash that prediction. …

Brandon Mashinter spent the tail end of  last season in Rockford, but it’s looking more and more like he’s holding onto a more permanent place in Chicago. Joel Quenneville doesn’t get questioned often. Nor, should he with the combined winning record and mustache he carries so well. But he seems that the Brandon Bollig-Sized hole is destined to be filled …

The hype is hard to refute. He lit up the minors and has been nipping at the heels of his NHL roster spot for some time now. But the expectations of Teuvo Teravainen can’t get too high, or his career in Chicago will start out on a rough path. He pushed his way through Chicago’s American Hockey League affiliate, the …

In-case you missed it or haven’t read part 1 of Great Chicago Blackhawks Nicknames, then you can check it out here. Savvy Patrick Kane didn’t invent Spin-o-Rama. Let’s just make that clear. He wasn’t even the first Blackhawk to perfect it. He was following in the skates of Denis “Savvy” Savard. Savard would execute the Spin-O-Rama flawlessly on his way …

Signing an NHL contract is a dream of many. Getting the opportunity to play hockey at the professional level is a great accomplishment and accolade, so it would make sense that any new rookie given just that chance would be exstatic about the future.   Add to that enthusiasm the bragging rights that come with winning the Stanley Cup. Any …

For sports fans, an announcer’s voice becomes synonymous with the team itself. If the commentator stays with the team long enough, they can become, in every imagination, the voice of the team’s logo.   For the Blackhawks, that voice belongs to Pat Foley. For over three decades the Chicago-suburbs native has uttered the names of countless NHL and Blackhawk stars …

Kevin Dineen has a proven track record. He arrives in Chicago fresh after leading Canada’s Olympic Women’s team claim Gold in Sochi. On an international stage, he’s proven he can do the job.   But he doesn’t only have Olympic experience. In the NHL, Dineen most recently helped the Florida Panthers take their first ever Southeast Division Championship in 2012-2013 …

10) Your favorite place to watch winter hockey is Soldier Field. 9) You applaud blocked shots as loudly as goals. 8) You tell people you want to “Cue the Dagger,” and “Slap them with Your Hoss.” 7) You understand why the Blackhawks logo isn’t offensive to Native Americans. 6) You can name the four of the six Sutter brothers that …