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Posts tagged "NHL Playoffs"

Chicago Blackhawks: Time To Get Back on the Bandwagon

Chicago Blackhawks: Time To Get Back on the Bandwagon
I love the Bulls as much as anyone in this city. Derrick Rose is the best player in the league right now, and they’re having a truly special season. But if you haven’t watched the Blackhawks in the last couple games, you’re missing something special. With blowouts at home in Game Four and in Vancouver... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
April 22, 2011 at 9:24 pm
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Blackhawks Battle But Ben Smith Can't Bring Them Back

  In what became a duel between two scorers, Daniel Sedin and the Canucks squeaked out a 4-3 win. While one of the Sedins leading the way for Vancouver isn’t surprising, the name Ben Smith might not have been familiar to many Hawks fans before Friday night. The game was as physical as most would... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
April 16, 2011 at 9:06 am
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Blackhawks Lose Game One in Vancouver: Who Cares?

The Chicago Blackhawks started their title defense in Vancouver with a shutout loss at the hands of Roberto Luongo and the Canucks. So what? First, let’s name a few issues with the Blackhawks play on Wednesday night. Duncan Keith and Brian Campbell, two of the fastest skaters in the league, looked like they had concrete... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
April 14, 2011 at 12:48 am
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Blackhawks-Canucks Preview: Centers of Attention

When the Blackhawks and Canucks drop the puck on Wednesday night, one of the critical storylines will be who is – and isn’t – at the dot when the puck hits the ice. After a second consecutive exit from the playoffs at the hands of the Blackhawks, the Canucks decided to add depth to their... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
April 12, 2011 at 9:29 am
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Blackhawks-Canucks: A Comprehensive Preview

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When the Minnesota Wild left their home ice for the final time in the 2010-11 season, their website carried a simple message: “You’re welcome, Blackhawks.” Even Joel Quenneville noted that the Blackhawks have been afforded a second chance at making the 2010-11 season memorable for their fans, and now must take advantage. But can the... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
April 11, 2011 at 9:13 am
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Evidence Evaluation: Marian Hossa's Hit on Dan Hamhuis vs. Alex Ovechkin's Hit on Brian Campbell

  A great deal is being made about Marian Hossa’s hit on Nashville’s Dan Hamhuis from late in the third period of Sunday’s epic Game Five victory for the Blackhawks. For the hit, Hossa received a five-minute boarding penalty, which encompassed the final 1:03 of regulation and subsequently the first 3:57 of the overtime period.</p>... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
April 24, 2010 at 11:04 pm
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Bears' Jay Cutler Trade Was a Favor to Blackhawks Fans

  Last year, the Chicago Bears mortgaged the first round of two consecutive NFL Drafts to bring in a young, big-armed quarterback to lead their franchise for the next decade. As the 2010 NFL Draft approaches, it is now clear why the Bears paid so much for Jay Cutler. The Bears were doing their fans... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
April 20, 2010 at 5:26 pm
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Video: Blackhawks-Predators Preview

For those trying to remember how the games looked from back in 2009, here’s a reminder... Read more »
By Tab Bamford,
April 16, 2010 at 10:22 am
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