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Hawks re-sign Oduya, Mayers

Hawks re-sign Oduya, Mayers
Tuesday, the Blackhawks announced they have re-signed veteran defenseman Johnny Oduya and forward Jamal Mayers. Oduya, who the Blackhawks acquired at the trade deadline last season, made an immediate impact on the defense.  He was one of the better players down the stretch (5 points and +3 rating in 18 games), but struggled mightily in... Read more »
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Dudley joins Bergevin in Montreal

Dudley joins Bergevin in Montreal
Former Blackhawks Assistant GM Rick Dudley has agreed to join the Montreal Canadiens as their Assistant GM. Most recently, Dudley was the Director of Player Personnel for the Toronto Maple Leafs.  In joining the Canadiens, he will work along side current Habs GM Marc Bergevin, who served as the Hawks Assistant GM last season. Dudley left... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
May 25, 2012 at 10:10 am
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Olczyk "disappointed" in Kane missing World Championships

Olczyk "disappointed" in Kane missing World Championships
After the Phoenix Coyotes eliminated the Blackhawks from the playoffs, Patrick Sharp and Duncan Keith committed to play for Team Canada in this spring’s IIHF World Championships.  Michael Frolik played for the Czech Republic.  Nik Hjalmarsson, Viktor Stalberg and Marcus Kruger played for Sweden.  Patrick Kane, who is one of the highest profile American born players in... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
May 23, 2012 at 1:09 pm
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Despite playoff success, Penner not the answer for Hawks

Despite playoff success, Penner not the answer for Hawks
To think, only months ago LA Kings’ winger Dustin Penner was a punchline.  Penner, a player who has always battled weight and fitness issues, injured himself eating pancakes.  Last night…he became a playoff hero.  His overtime winning goal sent the Kings to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 1993. It’s very easy... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
May 23, 2012 at 9:45 am
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Time for Patrick Kane to grow up

Time for Patrick Kane to grow up
Once again, Patrick Kane’s public drunkenness has brought embarrassment to his team, his family, his organization, and to the fans of the Chicago Blackhawks. Kane is not the only player who drinks.  But at some point, isn’t it time to grow up?  People keep making excuses for him.  ”He’s a 23 year old kid…I drank a lot back then!”... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
May 11, 2012 at 11:57 am
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Firing of Haviland proves Q still in charge

Firing of Haviland proves Q still in charge
Joel Quenneville is going nowhere.  He wanted everyone to know that right off the bat.  In Tuesday’s conference call to the media, the Blackhawks’ Head Coach made that clear. The same can’t be said for Assistant Coach Mike Haviland, who was “relieved of his duties” Tuesday.  “There (was) some dysfunction in our coaching staff…change was... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
May 8, 2012 at 7:54 pm
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Norm Maciver promoted to Blackhawks Assistant GM

Norm Maciver promoted to Blackhawks Assistant GM
Monday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that former Director of Player Personnel / Director of Player Development Norm Maciver has been promoted to Assistant GM. Maciver, who just finished his fifth season in the Blackhawks front office, replaces Marc Bergevin, who was named General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens last week.  
By Jay Zawaski,
May 7, 2012 at 10:08 am
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Series loss to Phoenix encapsulates 'Hawks season

Series loss to Phoenix encapsulates 'Hawks season
When you look back on it, the 2011-2012 Blackhawks season was a pretty forgettable one.  A terrible powerplay…a slightly less terrible penalty kill…a concussed captain, who was abused in a game vs San Jose while teammates looked on and did nothing…a nine game losing streak…9-2 and 8-4 losses to the Oilers…a front office member on... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
April 24, 2012 at 10:30 am
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Shaw returns for Blackhawks, and right in time

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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Need a laugh? NHL violence meets Taiwanese animation

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Last night was a rough night, for all of us.  We all need a laugh. Here’s a Taiwanese animation take on NHL violence and the Marian Hossa / Raffi Torres situation.
By Jay Zawaski,
April 20, 2012 at 10:53 am
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