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Shaw returns for Blackhawks, and right in time

Tonight, Andrew Shaw returns to the Blackhawks’ lineup for the first time since Game 2. He collided with Phoenix goaltender Mike Smith in the second period. For his actions, he was suspended for three games…missing Games 3, 4, and 5. So what does Shaw’s return mean for the Hawks? While Shaw will never be confused... Read more »

By Jay Zawaski,
April 23, 2012 at 4:29 pm

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Retaliation is not the answer for 'Hawks

Hawks nation is angry. (Most of) the hockey world is angry. Today on the 670 the Score, the common theme of the callers was “revenge.” What Raffi Torres did is inexcusable…especially for a guy with such a record of dirty play and outright disregard for his opponents or their well being. He’s a bad guy... Read more »

By Jay Zawaski,
April 18, 2012 at 4:57 pm

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Shaw suspended three games by Shanahan, NHL

After 24 hours of waiting, Andrew Shaw finally learned his fate. Brendan Shanahan, the NHL’s Senior VP of Player Safety and Hockey Operations, announced a three game suspension for the ‘Hawks’ winger, following his hit on Phoenix goaltender Mike Smith. If you feel the suspension is excessive, you certainly aren’t alone. Most observers agree that... Read more »

By Jay Zawaski,
April 17, 2012 at 3:13 pm

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TSN's McKenzie - Sedin injured, Keith ruling likely Friday

According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, Daniel Sedin will miss the Canucks’ game tonight in Dallas. In fact, the Canucks have sent Sedin back to Vancouver to meet with a “specialist” for treatment. The fact that Sedin is indeed injured likely means a bigger suspension for Duncan Keith, but McKenzie says there likely won’t be a... Read more »

By Jay Zawaski,
March 22, 2012 at 11:27 am

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Alex Burrows is a tool, and other random hockey thoughts

“I was saying Boo-itch” Sometimes I forget just how loathsome the Vancouver Canucks are. Really. I know I dislike them. I know you, the reader, dislikes them. I know every other team in the NHL dislikes them, but I forget sometimes. Well, no one reminds me of that hatred like Alex Burrows. You know Burrows…the hair pulling... Read more »

By Jay Zawaski,
March 22, 2012 at 10:29 am

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NHL's instigator rule hurting the game

First…it was Steve Montador. When Jared Boll left his feet to deliver a check on Andrew Brunette last night, Montador answered what was a borderline illegal hit as almost any NHL teammate worth his salt would have…he dropped the gloves. Then, it was Jamal Mayers. Boll AGAIN left his feet and this time raised his... Read more »

By Jay Zawaski,
January 11, 2012 at 5:18 pm

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NHL suspends Carcillo for 7 games

Wednesday night, NHL Senior VP of Hockey Operations and Player Safety Brendan Shanahan announced that Blackhawks’ forward Daniel Carcillo will be suspended for seven games for his hit on Edmonton defenseman Tom Gilbert. In the suspension video, Shanahan clearly explains why the decision was reached, including the facts that Carcillo was a repeat offender, and... Read more »

By Jay Zawaski,
January 4, 2012 at 7:43 pm

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Blackhawks address needs on busy first day of free agency

Yesterday, with the signing of defenseman Steve Montador, the Blackhawks addressed their biggest need…a physical defenseman versatile enough to play in the Hawks aggressive system. Today, the need for toughness was addressed, and big time. The Blackhawks agreed to one year deals with forwards Andrew Brunette, Dan Carcillo, and Jamal Mayers, as well as veteran... Read more »

By Jay Zawaski,
July 1, 2011 at 8:44 pm

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Wisniewski injures Seabrook with cowardly headshot, Hawks don't seem to mind (VIDEO)

It takes a man to drop the gloves and go toe to toe with an opponent in a hockey fight. It takes a coward to charge a defenseless player from the blue line to the goal line, leave your feet, and deliver a blow to the head. Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski did the latter... Read more »

By Jay Zawaski,
March 17, 2010 at 11:41 pm

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