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Chicago Sports What Ifs: The 30 Biggest in Chicago History

Chicago Sports What Ifs: The 30 Biggest in Chicago History
In the wake of Kerry Wood announcing his retirement from the Chicago Cubs, fans have engaged in a number of discussions surrounding Chicago sports. Over the last week, we’ve looked back at the biggest “What if” players and scenarios in each Chicago team’s history. Monday, we looked back at the five biggest “What if” players/scenarios... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
Friday at 11:54 pm
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Chicago Sports What Ifs: The 5 Biggest in Blackhawks History

Chicago Sports What Ifs: The 5 Biggest in Blackhawks History
In the wake of Kerry Wood announcing his retirement from the Chicago Cubs, fans have engaged in a number of discussions surrounding Chicago sports. Should the Cubs retire Wood’s number? Why can’t Sox fans respect his career? And, perhaps the most intriguing, is Wood the greatest “What if” player in Chicago sports history? He certainly... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
Monday at 9:40 am
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NHL Preparing For Potential Lockout?

NHL Preparing For Potential Lockout?
On Wednesday morning, the NHL informed the NHLPA that they intend to either terminate or renegotiate the Collective Bargaining Agreement. According to the CBA, both parties have until 120 days prior to the expiration date of the existing CBA to file a notice of termination. If the 120 day benchmark was reached without either side... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
May 16, 2012 at 4:58 pm
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Chicago Blackhawks: Dale Hunter Resigns In Washington, Hawks Should Call Him

Chicago Blackhawks: Dale Hunter Resigns In Washington, Hawks Should Call Him
On Monday morning, Dale Hunter stepped down as the head coach of the Washington Capitals. He needs to now become the top candidate to replace Mike Haviland on the Chicago Blackhawks bench. There are a number of factors to consider when thinking about adding Hunter to the Blackhawks bench. First, Hunter was an exceptional head... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
May 14, 2012 at 12:03 pm
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Joel Quenneville's Future: How He, and the Chicago Blackhawks, Have Evolved

Joel Quenneville's Future: How He, and the Chicago Blackhawks, Have Evolved
Since Rocky Wirtz was given control of the Chicago Blackhawks, they have been no stranger to the rumor mill. From adding high priced free agents to making bold changes both on and behind the bench, the Blackhawks have been a growing organization. But now that the rumor mill has focused it’s attention on the man... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
May 9, 2012 at 7:18 pm
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NHL Free Agency: 10 Unrestricted Targets For The Chicago Blackhawks

NHL Free Agency: 10 Unrestricted Targets For The Chicago Blackhawks
On Sunday, the third team from the Central Division was bounced out of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs when the LA Kings swept the division-winning St. Louis Blues. What we’ve seen is the Kings, who were the eight seed, hammer the top two teams in the Western Conference with ease; they have needed only nine... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
May 7, 2012 at 11:35 am
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Chicago Blackhawks Free Agency: How 2013 Could Impact This Summer

Chicago Blackhawks Free Agency: How 2013 Could Impact This Summer
This summer’s crop of free agents in Chicago is loaded with veterans, most of whom aren’t expected back next year. But looking at the summer of 2013, the Blackhawks are looking at a number of intriguing decisions that could impact the roster in the coming season. Since taking over at the general manager of the... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
May 4, 2012 at 12:18 pm
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Chicago Blackhawks: 6 Competing in World Championships

Chicago Blackhawks: 6 Competing in World Championships
Six members of the Chicago Blackhawks will represent three different countries in the IIHF World Championships. The tournament officially begins on May 4. Marcus Kruger and Viktor Stalberg will join Niklas Hjalmarsson for Sweden. Michael Frolik will represent the Czech Republic. And Patrick Sharp and Duncan Keith will play for Canada. This year, all 64... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
May 3, 2012 at 2:00 pm
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Chicago Blackhawks: Grading Stan Bowman's Trades

Chicago Blackhawks: Grading Stan Bowman's Trades
Earlier this week we looked back at and evaluated the free agent moves Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman made between the end of the 2010-11 season and the final horn sounding against Phoenix. Now, let’s consider the trades Bowman made when shaping the 2011-12 Blackhawks roster Bowman made four trades in June last summer... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
April 30, 2012 at 9:47 am
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Chicago Blackhawks Summer Fixes: Blue Line Help Possible

Chicago Blackhawks Summer Fixes: Blue Line Help Possible
Now that we’ve looked back at the free agents Stan Bowman signed last summer, let’s look at a guy they should spend some of the Brian Campbell-created cap space on this summer. There were some obvious issues with the group of defensemen available to coach Joel Quenneville at the end of the year, and both... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
April 28, 2012 at 12:00 pm
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