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Posts in category "Stan Bowman"

Blackhawks trade Jack Skille & prospects to Florida for Michael Frolik and a goaltending prospect

Former co-workers Stan Bowman and Dale Tallon made a deal on Wednesday night as Jack Skille was sent to Florida for 22-year old center Michael Frolik. Like Skille, Frolik is a former high draft pick (10th overall in 2006, 7 spots behind Jonathan Toews) and has underachieved up to this point in his career. Frolik... Read more »

Blackhawks Rumor Mill: Seabrook to Edmonton?

In the wake of last night’s loss to the Flames, many fans demanded a roster shake-up immediately. I’m not sure that trading one of the team’s franchise defensemen is what those folks had in mind, but rumors centered on such a deal are swirling in Edmonton. According to Sportsnet’s Roger Millions, sources indicate that the... Read more »

Blackhawks Blog: Duncan Keith is Pissed

For the first time all season, the Blackhawks’ dressing room was a truly angry place after Monday night’s 3-1 loss in Calgary.  Instead of the same old rhetoric about “needing to work harder” and “needing to prove we’re a playoff team”, the Hawks seem to have received a wake-up call. Let’s hope so, because that... Read more »
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Tune in to The 300 Level Radio Show tonight

I know Blackhawks fans tend to complain about the lack of NHL and Hawks discussion on the local airwaves (and rightfully so), but there is an alternative solution.  The internet now provides us with an opportunity to listen to more area-specific radio discussion, and that includes a show devoted to your Chicago Blackhawks.  The 300... Read more »

Thursday morning trade rumors

While the Blackhawks were skating to their 3rd straight victory on Wednesday evening, the United Center press box was packed with scouts from various NHL clubs. According to Tim Sassone, there were 12 scouts in attendance including 4 from Atlanta, 3 from Dallas and 2 from the New York Islanders.  There has been speculation that... Read more »

Nick Leddy to be recalled Friday

According to Tab Bamford, the Chicago Blackhawks will be recalling defenseman Nick Leddy on Friday and he will play vs. Ottawa. This news comes soon after the Hawks sent veteran defenseman Jassen Cullimore to Rockford, presumably to make room for Leddy. This is excellent news. While the ideal scenario would be for Leddy to play... Read more »
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Blackhawks Blog: Is Jack Skille being shopped?

As it often does, the NHL trade rumor mill is beginning to heat up as the second half of the season gets underway.  Joel Quenneville’s recent lineup decisions have left fans wondering what he is trying to accomplish (ie. scratching Jack Skille and Jake Dowell tonight), but what we also have to consider is whether... Read more »

Blackhawks Blog: Hawks lose 4th straight at home; disturbing trends continue

When the Blackhawks took a 1-0 lead against Phoenix on Wednesday night, all signs pointed toward a victory. The Hawks were controlling the tempo, moving the puck, and getting quality chances. Add the fact that Phoenix was 0-5-2 when giving up the first goal and it looked like a gift-wrapped, much needed Blackhawks win. Unfortunately... Read more »

Blackhawks' recent lineup decisions are head-scratchers

With Wednesday night’s dreadful loss to the woeful New Jersey Devils, the Blackhawks slipped to below .500 counting overtime losses. Yes, that’s right, BELOW .500.  No one can deny any longer that this team has issues. There are key injuries, the schedule is weird, and new faces are still trying to make their presence felt... Read more »
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Rapid fire: Quick postgame reaction to Hawks' 4-3 win in Buffalo

The Blackhawks got in the win column on Monday night, bouncing back from a slow start to beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3. The Hawks got two goals from Marian Hossa and a goal a piece from Nick Leddy and Patrick Kane. Here are some things I noticed throughout this back and forth game: -The Niklas... Read more »