Category: Marty Turco

Your Blackhawks weekend playoff scenarios

I know it’s confusing, but try to stay with me here.  I’ll try to make this Hawks / Stars / Ducks playoff chase as easy to understand as possible.   Hawks and Wings this weekend. Hawks need 3 out of 4 points to be safe. Before I tell you about the current standings, you need... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
April 8, 2011 at 9:41 am • 

Blackhawks begin "rest of the season" tonight in Columbus

Aside from Patrick Sharp, Corey Crawford has been the Hawks MVP this season
SNOW! Now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk about hockey.  The Blackhawks embark on the final stretch of the season today.  With 32 games to go, the Hawks hold the 7 seed with 56 points.  Last season, the 8th seed (Colorado) needed 95 points to get in the playoffs.  With that as the... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
February 1, 2011 at 10:08 am • 

Nothing but questions as Blackhawks hit All Star break

Nothing but questions as Blackhawks hit All Star break
For those of you who have been consumed with Bear mania, you may have missed what the Blackhawks have been doing this season. If one word comes to mind to describe the 2010-11 version of the defending champs, it would have to be “ordinary.”  There have been nights of good, and nights of bad, but... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
January 26, 2011 at 6:34 pm • 
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Hossa returns for Hawks, Turco to start

Marian Hossa will play his first game since late November when he suffered a lower body injury after colliding with Nick Boynton in practice, and it couldn’t come at a better time.  The Hawks are in their best stretch of the season.  They’ve won three impressive games in a row, beating the Red Wings, Kings... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
December 26, 2010 at 4:09 pm • 

These ain't your Blackhawk Cup Champs

With three minutes left in last night’s game in Colorado, the Blackhawks had a 5-4 lead over the Avalanche…and like that, it was gone.  Another blown lead from the defending Cup champs.  Another game spent chasing the opponent’s lead.  Another game that leaves Hawk fans searching for answers at the final horn.  The Hawks are... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
December 14, 2010 at 10:06 am • 

Kane to miss 3 weeks, Hossa could be back "by end of weekend"

After today’s practice, Blackhawk’s Head Coach Joel Quenneville told the media that Patrick Kane will miss three weeks with a lower body injury, and that he “hope(s) that’s the max.” Kane injured his left leg hitting the boards awkwardly after a hit from Flame’s defenseman Corey Sarich.  image courtesy of TSN.ca The Hawks will have... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
December 7, 2010 at 12:41 pm • 
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With Bolland back, Hawks running out of excuses

Dave Bolland will return to the Blackhawk’s lineup Saturday night. That means that for the first time all season, the Hawks will be 100% healthy.  Whether or not it will make a difference no one knows.  The Hawks, who to man keep questioning and criticizing their efforts, will be out of excuses.  This is a... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
November 12, 2010 at 9:41 am • 

Hawks leaders must refocus and lead

What is wrong with the Blackhawks?  The defending champs have looked ordinary at best this season, especially at home, where they are 4-5-0.  Yes, there are injuries.  Yes, there are new faces, but when do the excuses run out?  While the chemistry is still developing, one of the main problems has been their apparent lack... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
November 4, 2010 at 9:48 am • 

Campbell returns to Hawks lineup tonight

The Hawks defense is about to get a lot better.  After suffering a knee sprain in the preseason, defenseman Brian Campbell is poised to play his first game of the season tonight at Madison Square Garden.    Last season, Campbell was one of the most maligned athletes in Chicago.  His penchant for poorly timed turnovers... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
November 1, 2010 at 11:23 am • 
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Recent moves have Hawk fans scratching their heads

First, it was the call up of Jassen Cullimore.  Then it was the scratching of Jack Skille so John Scott could play forward.  Now, it’s the demotion of Nick Leddy and the scratching of Viktor Stalberg. Jassen Cullimore and Nick Leddy celebrate with Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp What are the Blackhawks thinking?  I mean,... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
October 18, 2010 at 4:42 pm •