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Blackhawks sign Emery to one year extension

Blackhawks sign Emery to one year extension
Saturday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced they have agreed to terms on a one year extension with goaltender Ray Emery.  Emery, 29, posted a record of 15-9-4 with a 2.81 goals against average in 34 appearances for the Hawks this season.  That record includes a 10-0-3 record at the United Center. To me, this signing communicates... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
April 7, 2012 at 1:02 pm
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Crawford to start Friday in San Jose

Crawford to start Friday in San Jose
Thursday, Blackhawks’ head coach Joel Quenneville announced Corey Crawford will get the start in goal Friday in San Jose. This will be Crawford’s first start since his abysmal start in Edmonton last Thursdsy. Crawford surrendered 5 of Edmonton’s 8 (!) goals that night, and has been watching Ray Emery in the two games since. I... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
February 9, 2012 at 9:25 pm
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Time might be right for Blackhawks to make a move

Time might be right for Blackhawks to make a move
Stan Bowman isn’t the kind of GM that panics.  He’s never made a hasty trade “just to make one” like his predecessor made so many times.  All of his moves, be it a trade or a free agent signing, have been calculated and measured, but it’s starting to look like the Hawks need a shakeup. The Hawks... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
November 30, 2011 at 10:46 am
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Place your bets! Bodog releases hockey prop bets

Place your bets! Bodog releases hockey prop bets
Bodog.com has released their annual player prop bets for the 2011-12 NHL season.  Let’s take a look at some of the favorites, and where a few Blackhawks are on the list. The favorite to win the Norris Trophy, for the NHL’s best defenseman, is Shea Weber at 4/1.  Zdeno Chara is second at 9/2, while Nik... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
October 3, 2011 at 12:43 pm
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Your Blackhawks lineup for preseason game 3

Your Blackhawks lineup for preseason game 3
Finally, the Hawks will be dressing a real preseason roster.  Here’s the lineup for tonight vs Alex Ovechkin (but not Troy Brouwer) and the Washington Capitals: Brunette – Toews – Smith Olesz – Bolland – Saad Mayers – Kruger – Stalberg Hayes – Flick – Segal Keith – Montador Seabrook – Hjalmarsson Olsen – Fahey... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
September 23, 2011 at 11:29 am
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Blackhawks face Penguins in preseason game 2

Blackhawks face Penguins in preseason game 2
The Blackhawks travel to Pittsburgh tonight to take on the Penguins.  Here’s the roster for tonight: Roster: FORWARDS 29 BICKELL 52 BOLLIG 13 CARCILLO 49 DIDOMENICO 58 FROESE 67 FROLIK 59 KLINKHAMMER 72 LEBLANC 23 McLEAN 37 PIRRI 43 SAAD 65 SHAW DEFENSE 56 CONNELLY 42 LALONDE 46 LAVIN 8 LEDDY 20 LEPISTO 6 O’DONNELL... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
September 22, 2011 at 10:30 am
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Hawks drop preseason opener in Saskatoon

Hawks drop preseason opener in Saskatoon
Last night’s 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers will surely have a lot of Hawk fans panicked and confused this morning.  “How can a Cup contender lose to doze bums?”  “I don’t tink dis Jimmy Toews guy is any good.”  “I can’t believe they let that soup guy leave!” Relax. The Hawks iced a lineup... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
September 21, 2011 at 7:40 am
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NHL 12 Game Review, Part 2

NHL 12 Game Review, Part 2
Yesterday, I reviewed the core gameplay of EA Sports’ NHL 12. Today, I will spend some time focusing on the EA Sports Hockey League (EASHL for short). If you’re not familiar, the EASHL allows players to build a team of their friends to compete online against other EASHL teams.  You design your player, your equipment... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
September 14, 2011 at 10:52 am
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Blackhawks Offseason Mailbag Vol. 2

Blackhawks Offseason Mailbag Vol. 2
Once again, it’s time to reach into my old dusty sack for some reader questions.  As we approach the beginning of the preseason, then eventually the regular season, I’ll try to answer questions once or twice a month.  Let’s get right to it! The Beverly Brewmaster - Are there any quality centers who will be free... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
August 31, 2011 at 8:04 am
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Goalie Emery to get camp tryout with Blackhawks

Goalie Emery to get camp tryout with Blackhawks
Wednesday afternoon, ESPN’s Scott Burnside published a report that free agent goaltender Ray Emery will be coming to Blackhawks camp on a tryout basis.  I think it’s a tremendous idea. In March 2010, when Emery was a member of the Philadelphia Flyers, he was diagnosed with a hip condition called avascular necrosis.  The injury required... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
July 27, 2011 at 5:53 pm
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