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Posts in category "joel quenneville"

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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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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Shaw suspended three games by Shanahan, NHL

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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Despite regular season struggles, Coyotes right matchup for Hawks

Despite regular season struggles, Coyotes right matchup for Hawks
It easy to be influenced by regular season outcomes.  The Blackhawks went 1-2-1 this season against their first round playoff opponent, the Phoenix Coyotes. Don’t be fooled…the Hawks are a far superior team. Sure, Phoenix has some nice pieces. Captain Shane Doan has played exclusively for the Jets/Coyotes organization since he entered the league in... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
April 9, 2012 at 10:14 am
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Rushing Toews back would be a mistake for Blackhawks

Rushing Toews back would be a mistake for Blackhawks
Yesterday, Jonathan Toews skated for the seventh consecutive day as he works his way back from concussion.  While Toews has yet to be cleared for contact, one can certainly see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Barring any setback, Toews could be back soon. With that in mind, the Hawks could find themselves... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
March 27, 2012 at 9:39 am
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Alex Burrows is a tool, and other random hockey thoughts

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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Crawford named NHL's "Second Star" of the week

Crawford named NHL's "Second Star" of the week
How insane has the Blackhawks’ goalie situation been this season? First, Corey Crawford started hot…then went to hell around Christmas.  Ray Emery carried the club during that particular struggle. Then Ray Emery faltered, and Corey Crawford came back…well…OK. The Crawford started to struggle again.  Badly.  Emery came in and saved the day. Then, last week... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
March 19, 2012 at 10:52 am
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Blackhawks ink Carcillo to multi year deal

Blackhawks ink Carcillo to multi year deal
Monday morning, the Blackhawks announced the have signed Daniel Carcillo to a two year contract.  The winger, who is out for the season after knee surgery, was originally signed to a one year deal this past July.  The new contract will carry a cap hit of $825,000. While this move may be a head scratcher to... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
March 12, 2012 at 8:37 am
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